Robert Raikes: The Man And His Work (1899)

by J. Henry Harris

Book Overview

Robert Raikes: The Man And His Work (1899) by J. Henry Harris is a biography of Robert Raikes, a prominent figure in the history of education and social reform in England. The book explores Raikes' life and work, tracing his early years as a journalist and his later efforts to improve the lives of poor and disadvantaged children in his community. The author provides a detailed account of Raikes' founding of the Sunday School movement, which aimed...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164100181
• ISBN13: 9781164100188
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"