
The Rural Science Series - Edited by L. H. BAILEY
RURAL HYGIENE
RURAL HYGIENE - BY - HENRY N. OGDEN, C.E. - PROFESSOR OF SANITARY ENGINEERING IN COLLEGE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, CORNELL UNIVERSITY SPECIAL ASSISTANT ENGINEER, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
PREFACE
LIST OF FIGURES
RURAL HYGIENE
CHAPTER I - VITAL STATISTICS OF RURAL LIFE
Table I. Death-rates in Various Countries
Table II. Showing Varying Death-rates in Different Parts of New York State
Table III. Death-rates in New York City and Elsewhere in New York State, 1898-1908
A clear‑sighted guide for anyone living outside the city, this work brings the science of public health into the everyday world of farms and small towns. Written by a civil‑engineer, it shifts the focus from personal habits to the infrastructure that keeps whole communities safe—from clean water and proper waste disposal to the design of homes that discourage disease spread.
The book walks readers through practical steps for building and maintaining sanitary systems, explains the importance of quarantine and disinfection, and shows how rural practices affect—and are affected by—urban centers. It stresses that health is a shared responsibility, illustrating how a single sick child can ripple through schools and households if preventive measures are ignored.
With straightforward language and real‑world examples, the text encourages a sense of duty toward neighbors while offering concrete ideas that can be implemented by a homeowner, a local mechanic, or a community leader. It’s a useful roadmap for improving comfort, convenience, and overall well‑being in the countryside.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (655K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Tom Roch, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University.)
Release date
Jul 31, 2009
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1868
Best known as a Cornell engineering professor, this early public-health writer helped explain sanitation and sewer design in clear, practical terms. His books brought technical subjects into reach for students, engineers, and general readers alike.
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