The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. Excerpt from Homes of the London Poor (Classic Reprint)
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book details the account of an ambitious endeavor that sought to improve the living conditions of the London poor during the Victorian era. The author, a woman of remarkable drive, purchased three dilapidated houses in a deprived neighborhood, transforming them into clean, safe, and affordable dwellings for the area's most vulnerable residents. She describes the challenges she faced in implementing this plan, including the mistrust of the tenants, the resistance of the local authority, and the sheer scale of the task. Her efforts, however, not only improved the physical environment for her tenants but also fostered a sense of community, empowering them to improve their own lives. This book serves as a compelling testament to the transformative power of individual action in addressing social issues, offering valuable insights into the complexities of poverty and the importance of human connection in overcoming it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332016761_0
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332016761
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332016761
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)