Publisher's Synopsis
Food For The Million: A Plan For Starting Public Kitchens (1884) is a book written by M. P. Wolff. The book provides a comprehensive plan for starting public kitchens to provide affordable and nutritious food to the poor and working-class people. The author argues that the problem of poverty and hunger can be solved by establishing public kitchens where people can get a good meal at a low cost. The book discusses the benefits of public kitchens, including reducing crime, improving health, and promoting social harmony. The author also provides practical advice on how to start and run a public kitchen, including the necessary equipment, staff, and funding. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the social and economic conditions of the late 19th century and provides insights into the early efforts to address the problem of poverty and hunger through public policy. Overall, Food For The Million: A Plan For Starting Public Kitchens is an informative and thought-provoking book that remains relevant today as we continue to grapple with issues of poverty and inequality.With Statistical Tables, Calculations Of The Prices Of Thirty-Six Dishes, Statement Of The Starting Expense, The Yearly Current Expenditure, The Gross And Net Profits Of A Public Kitchen, And A Ground Plan.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
