Village Improvements and Farm Villages by George E. Waring

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Author Waring, George E. (George Edwin), 1833-1898
LoC No. 12008071
Title Village Improvements and Farm Villages
Note Reading ease score: 46.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Village improvements -- Village sanitary work -- Farm villages -- Life and work of the eastern farmer.
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Summary "Village Improvements and Farm Villages" by George E. Waring is a collection of essays focused on rural development and sanitary engineering, written in the late 19th century. The book discusses the challenges and strategies for improving village aesthetics, sanitation, and the overall living conditions in farming communities. It reflects the growing interest in agricultural practices, public health, and community organization at a time when America was experiencing significant social and economic changes. The opening of the work introduces the notion that many American villages possess inherent beauty, but this is often overwhelmed by neglect and poor upkeep. Waring advocates for organized community efforts to enhance village spaces—citing examples like the Laurel Hill Association in Massachusetts, which aimed to beautify and maintain public areas through citizens' active participation. He highlights the importance of cooperation among residents, especially emphasizing women's roles in these improvement efforts, and sets the stage for a detailed exploration of various improvements that can contribute to the livability and charm of farm villages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class S: Agriculture
Subject Civic improvement
Subject Farm life
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EBook-No. 26801
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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