Stories of Ragged Schools, and Ragged Scholars (Classic Reprint)

Daniel P. Kidder

ISBN 10: 133296382X / ISBN 13: 9781332963829

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book explores the history and impact of the Ragged School movement, a groundbreaking initiative to provide education, support, and guidance to underprivileged and marginalized children in 19th-century Great Britain. Born out of the Victorian era's growing social consciousness, the author examines the schools' humble beginnings through the work of dedicated individuals like Thomas Cranfield and John Pounds. The book delves into the challenges faced by these schools, the opposition they encountered, and the profound impact they had on the lives of countless children who might have otherwise slipped through the cracks of society. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the transformative power of education and compassion in addressing societal issues, offering valuable insights for contemporary discussions on social justice and education reform. 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.

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• Titolo: Stories of Ragged Schools, and Ragged Scholars (Classic Reprint)
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 133296382X
• ISBN 13: 9781332963829
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Discover how brave teachers and ordinary people shaped lives through ragged schools, faith, and perseverance.

This nonfiction history chronicles the early ragged schools movement, showing how a handful of caring individuals opened classrooms for the most neglected children. It highlights teachers like Thomas Cranfield and John Pounds and follows the journeys of boys and girls who learned to read, find work, and seek a better future. Through vivid scenes and simple lessons, the book invites young readers to reflect on kindness, responsibility, and the power of education.

• Learn how Sunday schools and makeshift classrooms began in crowded cities and poor neighborhoods.
• Meet real people who turned hardship into hope, and discover how learning helped transform families and communities.
• See how honesty, perseverance, and faith gave children courage to change their paths.
• Explore the lasting impact of early schooling on lives, from humble beginnings to lasting improvement.

Ideal for readers of history, social reform, and stories of determination, this edition offers a window into a pivotal effort to educate the vulnerable and lift up the next generation.
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