Life Of Elizabeth Fry: Compiled From Her Journal: As Edited By Her Daughters, And From Various Other Sources (1855)

By Susanna Corder

Book Overview

The book ""Life Of Elizabeth Fry: Compiled From Her Journal: As Edited By Her Daughters, And From Various Other Sources (1855)"" by Susanna Corder is a comprehensive and detailed account of the life of Elizabeth Fry, a prominent Quaker philanthropist and social reformer of the 19th century. The book is compiled from Fry's own journal entries, as well as other sources, and edited by her daughters.The book covers Fry's early life and upbringing, her marriage to Joseph Fry, and her involvement in various philanthropic and social reform movements, including her work with female prisoners and her efforts to improve conditions in hospitals and asylums. The book also explores Fry's religious beliefs and her role as a Quaker minister.Throughout the book, Corder provides insight into Fry's character and motivations, as well as the social and historical context in which she lived and worked. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Elizabeth Fry, as well as the history of social reform and philanthropy in the 19th century.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: 1164955543
• ISBN13: 9781164955542
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 668 Pages
• Weight: 1.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"