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100 1 _aHill, Octavia,
_d1838-1912
245 1 0 _aHomes of the London Poor
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-06-04
505 0 _aCottage 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.
508 _aProduced by Fay Dunn, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoor -- England -- London
653 _aCharity organization
653 _aWorking class -- Dwellings
653 _aHousing -- England -- London
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59674
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