The Life Of Robert Owen, Philanthropist And Social Reformer (1907)

By Robert Evan Davies

Book Overview

The Life of Robert Owen, Philanthropist and Social Reformer is a biography written by Robert Evan Davies in 1907. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Robert Owen, a prominent figure in the 19th-century social reform movement. Owen was a successful businessman who became known for his progressive ideas on education, labor reform, and social welfare. He believed that society could be transformed through education and the creation of cooperative communities. The book covers Owen's early life, his work in the cotton industry, and his involvement in the development of utopian communities in America and the UK. It also explores his ideas on education and labor reform, and his advocacy for the rights of workers and children. The Life of Robert Owen, Philanthropist and Social Reformer provides a detailed account of Owen's life and legacy, and his impact on the social and economic development of 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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1168829836
• ISBN13: 9781168829832
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"