The Philanthropist Of The World: A Life Of John Howard, Written For Young Children (1849)

By George Etell Sargent

Book Overview

The Philanthropist of the World: A Life of John Howard, Written for Young Children (1849) is a book written by George Etell Sargent. The book is a biography of John Howard, a famous philanthropist who lived in the 18th century. The book is written for young children and is intended to teach them about the life and work of this great man.John Howard was a man who dedicated his life to helping others. He was particularly concerned with the welfare of prisoners and worked tirelessly to improve their living conditions. He also traveled extensively, visiting prisons all over Europe and documenting his findings in a book called The State of the Prisons in England and Wales.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of John Howard's life. The first chapter provides an introduction to the man and his work, while subsequent chapters delve into his childhood, his education, and his early career. The book also covers Howard's travels, his work in prisons, and his legacy.Throughout the book, Sargent uses simple language and easy-to-understand concepts to make the story accessible to young readers. The book is also illustrated with black and white drawings that help bring the story to life.Overall, The Philanthropist of the World: A Life of John Howard, Written for Young Children (1849) is an informative and engaging biography that teaches young readers about the life and work of a great man. It is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, and anyone interested in teaching children about the importance of helping others.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: 1120914531
• ISBN13: 9781120914538
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"