Homes of the London Poor by Octavia Hill
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"Homes of the London Poor" by "Octavia Hill" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work discusses the living conditions and management of housing for the impoverished in London, highlighting the author's experiences and reform efforts to improve their circumstances. The book details the importance of not only improving physical dwellings but also addressing the character and habits of the tenants to foster dignity and self-reliance. The opening
portion of the book outlines Hill's initial ventures into managing properties for the poor, emphasizing the necessity of sanitary reforms for both health and dignity. Hill reflects on her motives to alleviate the hardships imposed by unscrupulous landlords, while detailing her approach to housing that combines strict rules with genuine care. She underscores the successful transformation of not just physical spaces but also the lives of the tenants through partnership, respect, and the cultivation of their inherent capabilities. The narrative sets the foundation for Hill's belief that a structured yet sympathetic approach can empower the poor towards self-improvement and stability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hill, Octavia, 1838-1912 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 10001283 |
| Title | Homes of the London Poor |
| Contents | Cottage property in London -- Organized work among the poor -- Blank Court; or, Landlords and tenants -- The work of volunteers in the organization of charity -- Relief: official and volunteer agencies in administering. |
| Credits |
Produced by Fay Dunn, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | Poor -- England -- London |
| Subject | Charity organization |
| Subject | Working class -- Dwellings |
| Subject | Housing -- England -- London |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59674 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 320 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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