The Lodging House Problem In Boston - Softcover

Wolfe, Albert Benedict

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1432530232 ISBN 13: 9781432530235

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

The Lodging House Problem in Boston is a non-fiction book written by Albert Benedict Wolfe. The book explores the issue of lodging houses in Boston during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It delves into the social and economic factors that contributed to the growth of lodging houses in the city, as well as the living conditions and treatment of their residents.Wolfe provides a detailed account of the history of lodging houses in Boston, from their origins in the early 1800s to the present day. He discusses the various types of lodging houses that existed, including those for men, women, and families, and the different services they provided.The author also addresses the challenges faced by lodging house residents, such as poverty, unemployment, and discrimination. He examines the efforts of social reformers and government officials to improve the conditions of lodging houses and the lives of their residents.Overall, The Lodging House Problem in Boston provides a comprehensive analysis of a significant social issue in American history. It offers insights into the lives of the urban poor and the efforts to address their needs, making it an important resource for historians and social scientists alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1432530232
• ISBN 13: 9781432530235
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212