The Life Of Sir George Williams: Founder Of The Young Men's Christian Association

by J.E. Williams

Book Overview

The Life of Sir George Williams: Founder of the Young Men's Christian Association is a biography written by J.E. Williams. The book tells the story of Sir George Williams, a British philanthropist who founded the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in 1844. The YMCA was originally created to provide a safe and supportive environment for young men who were moving from rural areas to the cities during the Industrial Revolution. The book explores...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432527452
• ISBN13: 9781432527457
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"