Villages And Village Life: With Hints For Their Improvement (1878)

By Nathaniel Hillyer Egleston

Book Overview

""Villages and Village Life: With Hints for Their Improvement"" is a book written by Nathaniel Hillyer Egleston in 1878. The book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the history, culture, and lifestyle of villages in the United States during the 19th century. The author provides detailed descriptions of the physical layout of villages, including their architecture, streets, and public spaces. He also delves into the social and economic structures of village life, discussing topics such as agriculture, industry, education, and religion. In addition to describing the current state of villages, the author also provides suggestions for improving them. He offers advice on how to create better living conditions for villagers, such as improving sanitation and public health. He also advocates for the development of public parks and recreational areas, as well as the establishment of libraries and other cultural institutions.Overall, ""Villages and Village Life"" is a fascinating look at the history and culture of rural America during the 19th century. It provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by rural communities at that time and offers practical suggestions for improving their quality of life. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, rural sociology, or community development.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: 1120951941
• ISBN13: 9781120951946
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"