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Signals Of Distress: In Refuges And Homes Of Charity, In Industrial Schools And Reformatories, Etc. (1863)

Signals Of Distress: In Refuges And Homes Of Charity, In Industrial Schools And Reformatories, Etc. (1863)

Jerrold, Blanchard

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1164913832
ISBN13: 9781164913832
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Signals of Distress is a book written by Blanchard Jerrold in 1863. The book is a collection of essays that shed light on the poor living conditions and mistreatment of individuals in various institutions such as refuges, homes of charity, industrial schools, and reformatories. Jerrold examines the harsh realities of life in these institutions and the impact they have on the physical and mental well-being of those living there. The essays are based on Jerrold's personal experiences and observations, as well as interviews with residents and staff members. Through his writing, Jerrold aims to raise awareness and provoke change in the way these institutions are run. The book is a powerful critique of the social and political systems of the time and highlights the need for reform in the treatment of vulnerable individuals. Overall, Signals of Distress is a thought-provoking and insightful book that sheds light on the darker aspects of society and calls for change.In Refuges And Homes Of Charity; In Industrial Schools And Reformatories; At Invalids������� Dinner Tables, And In The Homes Of The Little Sisters Of The Poor; In Bethnal Green, And St. George�������s, Hanover Square; In The Wake Of District Visitors; Among The Fallen, The Vicious, The Criminal; Where Missionaries Travel, Where Good Samaritans Have Clothed The Naked; Among The Shoe-Blacks And The Rag-Brigades, Etc.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.

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