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'The Autobiography of Kingsley Fairbridge' offers a compelling firsthand account of the life and vision of one of the early 20th century’s most dedicated social reformers. Born in South Africa and raised in the rugged landscapes of Rhodesia, Fairbridge details his formative years in the African wilderness, where he developed a deep connection to the land and a profound sense of duty toward the underprivileged.The narrative traces his journey to Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and the eventual realization of his life’s work: the establishment of the Fairbridge Society. This work chronicles his pioneering efforts to provide orphaned and impoverished British children with new opportunities through agricultural education and settlement in the British colonies. More than just a personal memoir, 'The Autobiography of Kingsley Fairbridge' serves as a historical testament to the ideals of the British Empire and the passionate drive of an individual seeking to bridge the gap between urban poverty and the vast potential of the frontier. It provides invaluable insight into the motivations behind child emigration schemes and the adventurous spirit that defined colonial expansion during the era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
