The Bible and Spade: Or Captain Brenton's Account of the Children's Friend Society is a historical book written by Edward Pelham Brenton in 1837. The book tells the story of the Children's Friend Society, a charitable organization established in London in the early 19th century to help impoverished children. Captain Brenton, a prominent member of the society, provides a detailed account of its origins, mission, and activities.The book begins with...