Health Of Towns: A Digest Of Several Reports On Sanitary Reforms

By William Simpson

Book Overview

""Health of Towns: A Digest of Several Reports on Sanitary Reforms"" is a book written by William Simpson in 1849. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the sanitary conditions in towns during the 19th century in England. It is a compilation of several reports on the topic of public health and sanitation, which were commissioned by the government during that time period. The book highlights the importance of public health and the need for reforms to improve the living conditions of the urban population. It covers a wide range of topics such as water supply, sewage disposal, housing conditions, and the impact of overcrowding on health. The author argues that the poor living conditions in towns were responsible for the high incidence of disease and mortality rates, and that urgent action was needed to address these issues. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the early efforts to improve public health and sanitation in England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of public health and the development of modern sanitation practices.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: 1166142590
• ISBN13: 9781166142599
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"