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100 1 _aRitchie, J. Ewing
_q(James Ewing),
_d1820-1898
245 1 0 _aFreehold Land Societies: Their History, Present Position, and Claims
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-14
508 _aTranscribed from the 1853 William Tweedie pamphlet by David Price. Many thanks to Birmingham Central Library, England, for allowing their copy to be used for this transcription
520 _a"Freehold Land Societies: Their History, Present Position, and Claims" by J. Ewing Ritchie is a historical account written in the early 1850s. The book examines the emergence and development of Freehold Land Societies in Britain, emphasizing their role in enhancing the economic and political empowerment of the working and middle classes. It discusses how these societies provide affordable access to land ownership, thus allowing individuals to gain voting rights and contribute to social reform. The content of the book outlines the structure, functionality, and impact of Freehold Land Societies, initiated by influential figures like James Taylor. Ritchie articulates how these societies facilitate land acquisition by pooling resources among members, significantly decreasing individual costs associated with land purchases. Furthermore, he highlights the movement’s dual significance: as a financial investment for members and as a political mechanism for expanding the electorate and fostering social independence. Through statistical data and anecdotes, Ritchie details the growth and success of these societies, advocating for their wider acceptance and support as agents of positive change in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSavings and loan associations -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32807
999 _c73653
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