Publisher's Synopsis

Twenty Years At Hull House is a memoir written by Jane Addams about her experiences creating and running Hull House, a settlement house in Chicago. The book covers the twenty-year period from the founding of Hull House in 1889 to 1909, and provides a detailed account of the challenges and successes Addams faced in her efforts to improve the lives of the poor and immigrant communities in Chicago. Addams describes the various programs and services offered at Hull House, including educational classes, childcare, healthcare, and cultural events. She also discusses the social and political issues of the time, such as labor rights, women's suffrage, and the impact of industrialization on urban life. Throughout the book, Addams emphasizes the importance of community building and the power of collective action to effect social change. Twenty Years At Hull House is a seminal work in the history of social work and remains a relevant and inspiring read for anyone interested in social justice and community activism.I suppose all the children who were born about the time of the Civil War have recollections quite unlike those of the children who are living now. Although I was but four and a half years old when Lincoln died, I distinctly remember the day when I found on our two white gateposts American flags companioned with black.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781161416206
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: B
Language: English
Number of pages: 230
Weight: 617g
Height: 178mm
Width: 254mm
Spine width: 14mm