Elizabeth Fry's life reads like a turning point in humane care. This biography shows how her faith and courage reshaped prisons for women and children.
Elizabeth Fry: A Quaker Reformer explains how a 19th-century activist combined deep religious conviction with practical action. Set against a world of harsh punishment, it traces her growth from a shy child into a decisive advocate for reform, and it highlights the networks and travels that backed her work.
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Discover the remarkable life of Elizabeth Fry, a Quaker philanthropist who transformed the lives of prisoners in the early 19th century. From her humble beginnings to her groundbreaking work in Newgate Prison, this book paints a vivid portrait of a woman whose compassion changed the landscape of prison reform forever. As a pioneer in education, rehabilitation, and spiritual counseling, Fry challenged the harsh and inhumane conditions of her time, advocating for humane treatment, healthcare, and education for even the most marginalized members of society. Through Fry's story, we gain insights into the evolving attitudes towards crime and punishment, the role of women in social reform, and the enduring power of compassion to uplift humanity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781440097621_0
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Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 288 pages. 8.90x6.06x1.02 inches. This item is printed on demand. Codice articolo zk1440097623
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Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
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Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781440097621
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