Ragged Homes And How To Mend Them (1859)

By Mary Bayly

Book Overview

Ragged Homes And How To Mend Them is a book written by Mary Bayly and first published in 1859. The book is a social commentary on the living conditions of the poor in Victorian England and offers practical advice on how to improve their homes. Bayly, a philanthropist and social reformer, draws on her own experiences working with the poor to provide a detailed analysis of the issues facing them. She covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of cleanliness, the dangers of overcrowding, and the need for adequate ventilation and lighting. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts discussed. Overall, Ragged Homes And How To Mend Them is an important historical document that sheds light on the living conditions of the poor in Victorian England and offers practical solutions to improve their lives.This scarce antiquarian book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: 1104895900
• ISBN13: 9781104895907
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"