Robert Raikes, Journalist And Philanthropist: A History Of The Origin Of Sunday-Schools (1881)

By Alfred Gregory

Book Overview

""Robert Raikes, Journalist And Philanthropist: A History Of The Origin Of Sunday-Schools"" is a historical account written by Alfred Gregory in 1881. The book chronicles the life and work of Robert Raikes, a British journalist and philanthropist who is credited with the creation of Sunday schools. Raikes was born in 1736 in Gloucester, England, and became a successful journalist and publisher. In 1780, he began to notice the plight of children in his community who were forced to work long hours in factories and had no access to education. Raikes decided to establish a school on Sundays, when the children were not working, to teach them basic literacy and religious instruction. This was the beginning of the Sunday school movement, which eventually spread throughout England and the world.The book provides a detailed account of Raikes' life and work, including his advocacy for social reform and his contributions to the education of the poor. It also explores the historical context of the Sunday school movement, including the role of religion in society and the changing attitudes towards education. The author draws on a variety of primary sources, including Raikes' own writings and contemporary accounts of the Sunday school movement, to provide a comprehensive and engaging history of this important social movement. Overall, ""Robert Raikes, Journalist And Philanthropist: A History Of The Origin Of Sunday-Schools"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, social reform, and philanthropy.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: 1164088505
• ISBN13: 9781164088509
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"