Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 702 June 9, 1877

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Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 702 June 9, 1877

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total
1

CHAMBERS'S JOURNAL OF POPULAR LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND ART.

0:03
2

CONTENTS

0:04
3

THE BOARDING-OUT SYSTEM.

8:41
4

THE LAST OF THE HADDONS.

16:13
5

SUBMARINE CABLES.

16:01
6

THE ROMANCE OF A LODGING.

20:46
7

ROUGHING IT.

17:27
8

FANCHETTE, THE GOAT OF BOULAINVILLIERS.

17:25
9

LIME-JUICE.

3:30
10

AFFECTION IN BIRD-LIFE.

1:59

Description

In this vivid exploration of 19th‑century social reform, listeners are taken back to a time when orphaned and destitute children were often confined to grim, overcrowded institutions. The narrative recounts a pivotal shift in Scotland, where compassionate advocates championed a “boarding‑out” system that placed vulnerable youngsters with foster families instead of in impersonal asylums. Through detailed accounts and striking statistics, the piece illustrates how modest weekly support enabled these children to live, learn, and grow alongside ordinary country households, gaining both education and a sense of belonging.

The discussion also delves into the careful oversight required to match children with suitable homes, highlighting the role of parish boards and the criteria used to ensure safety and moral guidance. By portraying the transformative impact on both the children and the communities that welcomed them, the work offers a hopeful glimpse into early social welfare efforts, inviting listeners to reflect on the enduring importance of family and community in nurturing young lives.

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Full title

Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 702 June 9, 1877 June 9, 1877

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (99K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2015-02-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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