Municipal housecleaning : the methods and experiences of American cities in…
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"Municipal Housecleaning" by William Parr Capes and Jeanne Daniels Carpenter is a comprehensive guide on urban waste management written in the early 20th century. The text examines the processes American cities have employed for collecting and disposing of various types of municipal waste, such as garbage, refuse, and sewage, emphasizing the importance of organized municipal cleaning for public health and aesthetics. At the start of the publication, the authors introduce the concept
of municipal cleanliness as essential for the well-being of urban communities. They argue that efficient waste disposal systems are critical amidst growing populations and urban congestion. The preface outlines the rising demand for scientific approaches to these challenges, indicating that the book will provide valuable information for city officials seeking to improve their waste management systems through collaboration and the adoption of modern methods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Capes, William Parr, 1881-1946 |
|---|---|
| Author | Carpenter, Jeanne Daniels |
| Author of introduction, etc. | Burns, Cornelius F., -1938 |
| LoC No. | 18014819 |
| Title | Municipal housecleaning : the methods and experiences of American cities in collecting and disposing of their municipal wastes—ashes, rubbish, garbage, manure, sewage, and street refuse |
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Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TD: Technology: Environmental technology, Sanitary engineering |
| Subject | Refuse and refuse disposal |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56271 |
| Release Date | Dec 31, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 494 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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