Isbn: 9781108024587 - Our Common Land: and Other Short Essays (cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century) (7 results)

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Condition: New. This book, published in 1877, sets out Hill's views on helping poor city dwellers improve their quality of life. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century. Num Pages: 220 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; HBJD1; HBTB; JFF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 290. . 2011. paperback. . . . . …

Condition: New. This book, published in 1877, sets out Hill's views on helping poor city dwellers improve their quality of life. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century. Num Pages: 220 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; HBJD1; HBTB; JFF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 290. . 2011. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Octavia Hill (1838-1912) is today best remembered as one of the founders of the National Trust. However, her involvement in education and social reform, and particularly housing, was a large part of her work. Shocked at the poverty and overcrowding she found in London slums, she began to acquire and improve properties which would restore the tenants' dignity and self-respect. She organised a team of volunteer 'district visitors' to help the residents, and especially children, to achieve a better quality of life, including the provision of open spaces and recreational amenities. This book of essays and talks, first published in 1877, sets out the principles of this work. She emphasises the importance of access to the countryside for the health of city dwellers, and of creating green areas in towns, and she gives advice to volunteers about helping people to help themselves, rather than doling out money.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Octavia Hill (18381912) is today best remembered as one of the founders of the National Trust. However, her involvement in education and social reform, and particularly housing, was a large part of her work. Shocked at the poverty and overcrowding she found in London slums, she began to acquire and improve properties which would restore the tenants' dignity and self-respect. She organised a team of volunteer 'district visitors' to help the residents, and especially children, to achieve a better quality of life, including the provision of open spaces and recreational amenities. This book of essays and talks, first published in 1877, sets out the principles of this work. She emphasises the importance of access to the countryside for the health of city dwellers, and of creating green areas in towns, and she gives advice to volunteers about helping people to help themselves, rather than doling out money. Octavia Hill (18381912) was a social reformer, appalled by London slum conditions. In these essays and talks, first published in 1877, she argues the importance of access to the countryside for the health of city dwellers, and of creating green areas and amenities in towns. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Octavia Hill (1838-1912) was a social reformer, appalled by London slum conditions. In these essays and talks, first published in 1877, she argues the importance of access to the countryside for the health of city dwellers, and of creating green areas and a.…