PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an account of the numerous Houses of Refuge, and Orphan and Magdalen Asylums in operation across the province of Ontario during the year ending 30th September 1883. The author meticulously documents each facility's operations, including details of inmates, funding, staffing, and building conditions. Annual reports from the various charities, compiled in this book, highlight the challenges faced by these institutions, including maintaining proper and safe accommodations for those in their care. These reports also reveal the dedication of staff in providing support and care to Ontario's most vulnerable citizens, helping readers appreciate the historical context of social welfare in the province. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.