Guide to the Ridge Hill Farms, Wellesley, Mass: And Social Science Reform; September, 1877 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Emerson Baker

9780331648546: Guide to the Ridge Hill Farms, Wellesley, Mass: And Social Science Reform; September, 1877 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331648547 ISBN 13: 9780331648546

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Explore a lively glimpse into 19th‑century reform and community planning at Ridge Hill Farms.

This pamphlet presents ideas for public health, education, and civic improvement tied to a proposed Massachusetts Institute of Cookery and a broader vision for city life in Boston and beyond.

This edition blends narrative commentary, proposed reforms, and practical proposals, inviting readers to consider how social science ideas could shape everyday life. It weaves together reflection on household life, public health, and the role of citizens in steering urban progress.

Understand the author’s views on reform clubs, public kitchens, and educational programs for women and youth.
See how proposed institutions might deliver affordable food, promote health, and inform policy decisions.
Learn about the social and civic debates of the era, including how cities might invest in public welfare.
Explore a catalog-like guide to Ridge Hill Farms’ imagined attractions and practical plans for community betterment.

Ideal for readers interested in historical social reform, urban planning, and 19th‑century public health ideas, as well as those curious about how reformers framed civic progress in their time.

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