A Plea For Ragged Schools: Or Prevention Better Than Cure (1847) - Paperback

""A Plea For Ragged Schools: Or Prevention Better Than Cure"" is a book written in 1847 by Thomas Guthrie. In this book, Guthrie argues for the establishment of ""ragged schools"" - schools for underprivileged children who would otherwise be left without an education. Guthrie believes that the best way to prevent poverty and crime is to provide education and moral guidance to children from a young age. He argues that by providing these children with an education, they will be able to break the cycle of poverty and crime that plagues their communities. Throughout the book, Guthrie provides examples of the success of ragged schools in other countries, such as Ireland and Scotland. He also describes the harsh living conditions that many of these children face, including hunger, disease, and neglect. Guthrie's passionate plea for the establishment of ragged schools is based on his belief that prevention is better than cure - that by providing education and moral guidance to these children, society can prevent them from falling into a life of poverty and crime. Overall, ""A Plea For Ragged Schools"" is a powerful argument for the importance of education and moral guidance for underprivileged children. Guthrie's writing is heartfelt and persuasive, and his message is just as relevant today as it was in 1847. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education and social justice.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.