Our Common Land (and Other Short Essays) by Octavia Hill

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Author Hill, Octavia, 1838-1912
LoC No. 10013658
Title Our Common Land (and Other Short Essays)
Contents Our common land -- District visiting -- A few words to volunteer visitors among the poor -- A more excellent way of charity -- A word on good citizenship -- Open spaces -- Effectual charity -- The future of our commons.
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Summary "Our Common Land (and Other Short Essays)" by Octavia Hill is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The essays address social issues pertaining to public spaces, charity, and the lives of the poor in urban environments, particularly in London. Hill focuses on the importance of open spaces for the well-being of people who live in crowded conditions and critiques the inadequacies of existing charitable practices. At the start of this work, Hill paints a vivid picture of the bustling scenes on Bank holidays in London, where crowds flock to open spaces for leisure and recreation. She reflects on the contrasting experiences of urban dwellers, highlighting the significance of maintaining and protecting common lands amidst a backdrop of potential enclosure. She warns against the loss of these vital public spaces and advocates for their preservation as essential to the physical and mental health of the community, urging legislative action to safeguard them for the enjoyment of future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Land tenure -- Great Britain
Subject Charity
Subject Commons -- Great Britain
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EBook-No. 59654
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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