20 Years at Hull House
About this book
Jane Addams's narrative of life in an immigrant urban neighborhood provides students with an introduction to the issues of the Progressive era and the tenets of social activism. This new teaching edition reduces Addams's original text by about 35 percent, trimming illustrative detail to focus on the ideological underpinnings of the original work. The author sketches a brief biographical portrait of Addams, outlines the decisions and convictions that led her to found Hull-House, and includes a vivid picture of turn-of-the-century Chicago. Related documents include a description of life at Hull-House from the perspective of an immigrant who frequented it, an early review of Hull-House, and perspectives from other reformers.
Reader Profile
· 481 pages · ≈ 8 h 54 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read 20 Years at Hull House?
About ≈ 8 h 54 m — 481 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is 20 Years at Hull House?
481 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is 20 Years at Hull House?
It sits on the Biography & Memoir, History, Fiction shelves.
Is 20 Years at Hull House in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in 20 Years at Hull House?
The main characters include Jane Addams (1860-1935).
Where does 20 Years at Hull House take place?
It is set in Illinois, Chicago, United States.
Who wrote 20 Years at Hull House?
Jane Addams (1860–1935).
Where can I read 20 Years at Hull House online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library