This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subtitle: With Suggestions for Its Improvement. a Discourse (With Additions) Delivered on the 30th December, 1844, at the Repository of the American Institute; Original Published by: Harper in 1845 in 115 pages; Subjects: Working class; Public health; Housing; Labor; Labor movement; Business & Economics / Labor; History / United States / General; Medical / Health Care Delivery; Medical / Public Health; Political Science / Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development; Political Science / Labor & Industrial Relations; Technology & Engineering / Industrial Health & Safety;