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. As a member of the Quaker community, Fry was deeply committed to social justice and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those around her. The book covers Fry's early life, her marriage to fellow Quaker William Fry, and her work as a prison reformer and philanthropist. Whitney paints a vivid picture of Fry's accomplishments, including her efforts to improve conditions for women and children in prisons, her work with the homeless and the mentally ill, and her advocacy for education and healthcare reform. The book also explores Fry's personal life, including her struggles with illness and her deep faith in God. Through her inspiring story, Elizabeth Fry: Quaker Heroine offers a powerful testament to the importance of compassion, courage, and social responsibility.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: 1163194557
• ISBN13: 9781163194553
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"