Primrose Hill Park, Regent's Park, and Hampstead Heath by William Ray Smee

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Author Smee, William Ray, 1816-1877
Title Primrose Hill Park, Regent's Park, and Hampstead Heath
Credits Transcribed from the 1873 Shaw and Sons edition by David Price
Summary "Primrose Hill Park, Regent's Park, and Hampstead Heath" by William Ray Smee is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book is primarily a collection of correspondence aimed at encouraging the British government to purchase additional land adjacent to Primrose Hill Park, which would provide more space for recreational activities such as cricket and football for a burgeoning population. Through a series of letters, Smee passionately advocates for the necessity of outdoor spaces in urban areas and highlights the increasing demand for such facilities. In the correspondence, Smee lays out the urgent need for additional recreational space as the population in the area continues to grow. He describes the overcrowding at Regent's Park during cricket matches, where players risk injury due to the lack of available grounds. His letters issue a clear call to the government, detailing specific plots of land that should be acquired to alleviate the situation. Smee argues that investing in public recreational areas would not only promote the health and well-being of youths but also contribute to the overall prosperity of the nation, underscoring the vital role of physical activity in societal progress. The correspondence concludes with a strong declaration that allocating funds for such purposes is both economically wise and morally commendable. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Smee, William Ray, 1816-1877 -- Correspondence
Subject Parks -- England -- London -- History
Subject Regent's Park (London, England) -- History
Subject Hampstead Heath (London, England) -- History
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EBook-No. 62152
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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