Originally published in 1905, this text explores efforts to combat tuberculosis in the early 20th century through the establishment of industrial colonies and village settlements. The authors draw on examples from around the world to argue for the benefits of these communities in preventing the spread of disease and improving quality of life for those affected. A fascinating look at the intersection of public health and social welfare history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.