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by Laura Elizabeth Richards (Author)
""Elizabeth Fry: The Angel of the Prisons"" is a biography written by Laura Elizabeth Richards and first published in 1916. The book tells the story of Elizabeth Fry, a British philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated her life to improving the conditions of prisoners and the poor in the early 19th century. The book begins with a detailed account of Fry's childhood and family background, including her Quaker upbringing and her marriage to William Fry. It then goes on to describe her early efforts to improve the lives of the poor, including her work with the Society of Friends and her establishment of a school for girls.The bulk of the book, however, focuses on Fry's work with prisoners. The author describes Fry's visits to Newgate Prison in London, where she was shocked by the inhumane conditions and lack of basic necessities such as food and clothing. The book details Fry's efforts to improve conditions in the prison, including her establishment of a school for children and her introduction of religious instruction and moral education for the prisoners.The book also explores Fry's work with other prisons and her efforts to promote prison reform throughout Britain and Europe. It describes her meetings with influential figures such as Queen Victoria and Napoleon III, as well as her advocacy for the rights of women and children.Overall, ""Elizabeth Fry: The Angel of the Prisons"" is a detailed and inspiring account of a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to social justice and humanitarian causes. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 19th-century Britain and the challenges faced by those seeking to bring about social change.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.
