Elizabeth Fry

Elizabeth Fry

Mrs. E. R. Pitman

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Editorial:
Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9789354751639
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A compact beacon of the past that still speaks to today’s reformers. Elizabeth Fry opens a window onto Victorian Britain through the life of one remarkable woman and the era she helped reshape.This compact historical biography surveys the 19th century reform landscape with clarity and warmth. It presents Elizabeth Fry not merely as a figure of prison reform advocacy, but as a catalyst for benevolence and philanthropy that touched classrooms, parlours, and gaols alike. Readers will discover a vivid portrait of reformist biographies in action-how one active, compassionate voice moved public opinion, inspired charitable endeavour, and helped seed enduring social change. The book blends accessible narrative with the moral seriousness of historical reading, making it a compelling choice for casual readers and for those building a classroom biography study or historical reading list.Widely regarded in its time as essential literature on social improvement, this title carries historical significance for students of victorian era biography and British reform movements. It offers insights into 1800s england and the fabric of victorian britain, while remaining a human-scale story of perseverance, strategy, and hope. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector’s item and a cultural treasure for readers who value historical biography, prison reform history, and the enduring lessons of female reformers.

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