Elizabeth Fry: Quaker Heroine

By Janet Whitney

Book Overview

Elizabeth Fry: Quaker Heroine is a biography written by Janet Whitney that tells the story of Elizabeth Fry, a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to helping others. Elizabeth Fry was a Quaker who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and she is best known for her work in prison reform and improving the conditions of women and children.The book begins with Elizabeth's childhood and early life, exploring the influences that shaped her beliefs and values. It then goes on to detail her work in the prisons of England, where she worked tirelessly to improve the conditions of the inmates and to provide them with education and support. The book also covers her advocacy for women's rights and her work in establishing schools for girls.Throughout the book, Whitney paints a vivid picture of Elizabeth Fry as a passionate, compassionate, and determined woman who was driven by her faith to make a difference in the world. She also explores the challenges that Elizabeth faced as a woman in a male-dominated society, and how she overcame these obstacles to achieve her goals.Overall, Elizabeth Fry: Quaker Heroine is an inspiring and informative biography that sheds light on the life and work of a truly remarkable woman. It is a must-read for anyone interested in social justice, women's rights, or the history of prison reform.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432597264
• ISBN13: 9781432597269
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"