Elizabeth Fry (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Pitman, Emma Raymond

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440097623 ISBN 13 : 9781440097621

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Elizabeth Fry: Prison Reform, Courage, and a Life of Service A concise biography of the renowned Quaker reformer, tracing her upbringing in a prominent family and how her faith guided a lifetime of humanitarian work. This edition highlights the values, early challenges, and enduring impact of a woman whose efforts transformed prisons and inspired generations.

Elizabeth Fry by Mrs. E. R. Pitman presents a clear portrait of a generous, principled life. It shows how a strong family spirit and a deep commitment to charity shaped her decisions, from childhood through her public work. The book emphasizes her persistent compassion, practical reforms, and the global reach of her influence.

• Learn how Fry’s Quaker upbringing influenced her approach to charity and social reform.


• Discover the personal qualities that fueled her perseverance in the face of opposition.


• See how her visits to prisons and work with inmates sparked changes in policy and practice.


• Understand the breadth of her impact across societies and countries.

Ideal for readers of historical biographies and those interested in social reform, women’s history, and the roots of modern prison philanthropy.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Norwich was a remarkable centre of religious, social and intellectual life. The presence of officers, quartered with their troops in the city, and the balls and festivities which attended the occasional sojourn of Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester, combined to made the quaint old city very gay; while the pronounced element of Quakerism and the refining influences of literary society permeated the generation of that day, and its ordinary life, to an extent not easily conceived in these days of busy locomotion and new-world travel. A round the institutions of the established Church had grown up a people loyal to it, for, as an old cathedral city, the charm of antiquity attached itself to Norwich; while Mrs.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440097623
• ISBN 13: 9781440097621
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 225
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