| Author |
Wald, Lillian D., 1867-1940 |
| Illustrator |
Tromka, Abram, 1896-1954 |
| Title |
The house on Henry Street
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| Original Publication |
United States: Henry Holt and Company,1915,reprint 1938.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The House on Henry Street" by Lillian D. Wald is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the establishment and experiences of the Henry Street Settlement in New York City, focusing on social reform, healthcare, and the improvement of living conditions for impoverished communities. Lillian D. Wald serves as a central figure, sharing her journey and commitment to addressing social issues, especially those affecting women and children. The opening of the book introduces Wald's initial encounters with the grim realities of life on the East Side of New York City. Following her training as a nurse, she is drawn to the sick and impoverished families residing in tenements, awakening her social conscience. She describes her experiences alongside a little girl who leads her to a desperate family's home, highlighting the overwhelming conditions they face. This experience galvanizes Wald and her colleague Mary Brewster to not only provide nursing care but to immerse themselves in the community life, laying the groundwork for the broader activities of the Henry Street Settlement aimed at systemic reform and community support. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
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| Subject |
Poor -- New York (State) -- New York
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| Subject |
Henry Street Settlement (New York, N.Y.)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68546 |
| Release Date |
Jul 17, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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