Preface; 1. Parentage and childhood; 2. Early work in London. 1851–April, 1856; 3. Working women's classes and art training, 1856–1858; 4. Milton Street, Dorset Square. December, 1858–April, 1861; 5. Nottingham Place School. Beginning of housing work. 1860–1870; 6. 1870–1875. Growing publicity of Octavia's work; 7. 1875–1878. The open space movement; 8. 1878–1881. Foreign travels. Management of her work at home; 9. 1881–1889. Appointment by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners; 10. Further progress in housing and open space work. 1890–1902; 11. Last years of life. 1902–1912; Conclusion; Index.

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