Elizabeth Fry: The Angel Of The Prisons (1916) - Hardcover

Elizabeth Fry: The Angel of the Prisons is a biography written by Laura Elizabeth Richards and published in 1916. The book tells the story of Elizabeth Fry, an English social reformer who dedicated her life to improving the conditions of prisoners and promoting education for women. Fry was born into a wealthy Quaker family in 1780 and was deeply influenced by her faith. She became involved in philanthropic work at a young age and was particularly concerned with the plight of female prisoners, who were often housed in deplorable conditions with no access to education or training. Fry worked tirelessly to improve the conditions of these women, visiting prisons across England and advocating for better treatment and opportunities. She also founded the Association for the Improvement of Female Prisoners in 1816, which provided education and training for women in prison. Additionally, Fry was a strong advocate for the abolition of slavery and worked to promote peace and reconciliation during times of conflict. Richards' biography provides a detailed account of Fry's life and work, drawing on primary sources such as Fry's own diaries and letters. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of Fry and the prisons she visited. Elizabeth Fry: The Angel of the Prisons is a tribute to Fry's remarkable achievements and enduring legacy as a champion of social justice and human rights.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.