Freehold Land Societies: Their History, Present Position, and Claims by Ritchie
"Freehold Land Societies: Their History, Present Position, and Claims" by J. Ewing Ritchie is a historical account written in the early 1850s. The book examines the emergence and development of Freehold Land Societies in Britain, emphasizing their role in enhancing the economic and political empowerment of the working and middle classes. It discusses how these societies provide affordable access to land ownership, thus allowing individuals to gain voting rights and contribute to
social reform. The content of the book outlines the structure, functionality, and impact of Freehold Land Societies, initiated by influential figures like James Taylor. Ritchie articulates how these societies facilitate land acquisition by pooling resources among members, significantly decreasing individual costs associated with land purchases. Furthermore, he highlights the movement’s dual significance: as a financial investment for members and as a political mechanism for expanding the electorate and fostering social independence. Through statistical data and anecdotes, Ritchie details the growth and success of these societies, advocating for their wider acceptance and support as agents of positive change in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing), 1820-1898 |
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| Title | Freehold Land Societies: Their History, Present Position, and Claims |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1853 William Tweedie pamphlet by David Price. Many thanks to Birmingham Central Library, England, for allowing their copy to be used for this transcription |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | HG: Social sciences: Finance |
| Subject | Savings and loan associations -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32807 |
| Release Date | Jun 14, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 131 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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