Notes on Old Edinburgh by Isabella L. Bird
"Notes on Old Edinburgh" by Isabella L. Bird is a social commentary written during the late 19th century. This book serves as a historical account that shines a light on the dire living conditions and social challenges faced by the impoverished inhabitants of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Bird meticulously examines the squalor and degradation of these areas, providing a vivid picture of the struggles that many endured in this seemingly picturesque city. Inthis detailed exploration, Bird takes readers through the grim realities of life in Edinburgh's slums, focusing on issues such as inadequate water supply, overcrowded housing, and the neglectful attitudes of the affluent towards the poor. She documents her observations through firsthand accounts and descriptions of various families and individuals, revealing the systemic failures that led to rampant disease, poverty, and moral degradation. Through her compassionate yet stark portrayal, Bird advocates for social reform, emphasizing the need for improved living conditions and greater attention to the plight of the disadvantaged populations in Edinburgh. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy), 1831-1904 |
|---|---|
| Title | Notes on Old Edinburgh |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems |
| Subject | Housing and health -- Scotland -- Edinburgh -- History -- 19th century -- Sources |
| Subject | Housing -- Scotland -- Edinburgh -- History -- 19th century -- Sources |
| Subject | Edinburgh (Scotland) -- Social conditions -- 19th century |
| Subject | Slums -- Scotland -- Edinburgh |
| Subject | Poor -- Scotland -- Edinburgh |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36014 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 137 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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