Forty-Three Years Ago: Or The Early Days Of The State Charities Aid Association, 1872-1915 (1915)

By Louisa Lee Schuyler

Book Overview

Forty-Three Years Ago: Or The Early Days Of The State Charities Aid Association, 1872-1915 (1915) is a historical account written by Louisa Lee Schuyler. The book provides a detailed description of the early years of the State Charities Aid Association, which was established in New York in 1872. The association was created to improve the conditions of the poor and the sick in the state of New York. The book covers the period from the association's inception in 1872 to 1915, when the book was published. The author describes the challenges faced by the association in its early years, including the resistance of the state government and the lack of public support. She also discusses the association's efforts to establish hospitals, orphanages, and other institutions to care for the poor and the sick. The book is written in a narrative style and includes numerous anecdotes and personal stories. It provides a fascinating insight into the early years of the State Charities Aid Association and the challenges faced by those who worked to improve the lives of the less fortunate in New York. Overall, Forty-Three Years Ago: Or The Early Days Of The State Charities Aid Association, 1872-1915 (1915) is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an important period in the history of social welfare in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166007480
• ISBN13: 9781166007485
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"