Handbook For Visitors To The Poorhouse (1888)

The Handbook for Visitors to the Poorhouse is a book written by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive guide for visitors to the poorhouse, which was a type of institution for the impoverished and destitute during the 19th century. Olmsted, a prominent landscape architect and social reformer, wrote the book to educate the public on the conditions of the poorhouse and to encourage reform. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of poorhouses, their organization and management, the living conditions of the inmates, and the types of services and assistance provided. The Handbook for Visitors to the Poorhouse is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of poverty and social welfare in the United States. It provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by the poor during the 19th century and sheds light on the efforts of social reformers like Olmsted 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.