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Mira Lloyd Dock and the Progressive Era conservation movement /

This book examines the life of Mira Lloyd Dock, a Pennsylvania conservationist and Progressive Era reformer. The author explores a broad range of Dock's work, including forestry, municipal improvement, public health, and women's suffrage. --

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Rimby, Susan
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2012]
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction : Dock, Progressive Era Conservation, and Why It Matters
  • A Reformer Grows in Dauphin County
  • From Harrisburg to Uhlingen
  • The City Beautiful
  • "More for Forests"
  • "Better Housekeeping Out of Doors"
  • "This Has Driven Women into Suffrage"
  • An Active Retirement
  • Conclusion : Dock's Legacy and Significance
  • Epilogue : From Pine Grove Furnace to Wildwood Lake, and Beyond.