The orphan trains, by Kristin F. Johnson
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The orphan trains, by Kristin F. Johnson
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The orphan trains
Nature of contents
bibliography
Responsibility statement
by Kristin F. Johnson
Series statement
Essential events
Summary
Presents a history of the orphan trains movement, discussing how it began, factors that influenced its successes and failures, and the reasons why it ended
Table Of Contents
All aboard -- Charles Loring Brace -- Homeless children -- The solution-orphan trains -- Early successes and failures -- Newsboys and lodging houses -- Baby trains begin -- The movement changes course -- Legacy of the train riders
Target audience
juvenile
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