Memoir Of The Life Of Elizabeth Fry V2: With Extracts From Her Journal And Letters (1848)

by Elizabeth Gurney Fry

Book Overview

Memoir of the Life of Elizabeth Fry V2 is a biographical book about the life of Elizabeth Fry, a prominent Quaker philanthropist and social reformer in the 19th century. The book includes extracts from her journal and letters, providing an intimate look into her personal life and thoughts. It covers her upbringing in a wealthy Quaker family, her marriage to Joseph Fry, and her extensive philanthropic work, including her efforts to improve the conditions of prisoners and the mentally ill. The book also explores her religious beliefs and the impact they had on her life and work. Written by Elizabeth Fry herself, the book provides a firsthand account of her life and legacy, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social reform and philanthropy.In Two Volumes.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: 1437153070
• ISBN13: 9781437153071
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"