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Title: Dr. Southwood Smith: A Retrospect
Credits: Chris Curnow, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Dr Southwood Smith: A Retrospect" by Gertrude Hill Lewes is a memoir written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a tribute to the life and work of Dr. Southwood Smith, a pioneering figure in the field of social reform and public health in Victorian England. It explores his contributions, particularly in the advancement of hygiene and sanitation, and reflects on his impact on the welfare of the poor and vulnerable populations. At the start of the memoir, the author shares intimate recollections of her grandfather, painting a poignant picture of their relationship during her childhood. Gertrude recalls her early memories of him working diligently in his study, driven by a sense of purpose and a desire to address public health issues such as the sanitation crisis in London and the dreadful conditions faced by children in factories and mines. These foundational memories set the tone for the following chapters, which will detail his early life, medical career, and the emergence of the sanitary movement, positioning Dr. Southwood Smith as a pivotal figure in the push for social reform during a critical period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Lewes, Gertrude Hill
EBook No.: 59510
Published: May 14, 2019
Downloads: 370
Language: English
Subject: Physicians -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: Smith, Southwood, 1788-1861
LoCC: History: Biography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Dr. Southwood Smith: A Retrospect
Credits: Chris Curnow, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Dr Southwood Smith: A Retrospect" by Gertrude Hill Lewes is a memoir written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a tribute to the life and work of Dr. Southwood Smith, a pioneering figure in the field of social reform and public health in Victorian England. It explores his contributions, particularly in the advancement of hygiene and sanitation, and reflects on his impact on the welfare of the poor and vulnerable populations. At the start of the memoir, the author shares intimate recollections of her grandfather, painting a poignant picture of their relationship during her childhood. Gertrude recalls her early memories of him working diligently in his study, driven by a sense of purpose and a desire to address public health issues such as the sanitation crisis in London and the dreadful conditions faced by children in factories and mines. These foundational memories set the tone for the following chapters, which will detail his early life, medical career, and the emergence of the sanitary movement, positioning Dr. Southwood Smith as a pivotal figure in the push for social reform during a critical period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Lewes, Gertrude Hill
EBook No.: 59510
Published: May 14, 2019
Downloads: 370
Language: English
Subject: Physicians -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: Smith, Southwood, 1788-1861
LoCC: History: Biography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.