Elizabeth Fry by Emma Raymond Pitman
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"Elizabeth Fry" by Emma Raymond Pitman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life of Elizabeth Fry, a prominent prison reformer and Quaker philanthropist, focusing on her efforts to improve conditions for female prisoners. It explores her upbringing in a Quaker family, her spiritual awakening, and her groundbreaking work in advocating for the humane treatment of convicts, especially women in Newgate prison. The opening of
the text sets the stage by detailing Fry's early life in Norwich, immersed in a rich tapestry of social, religious, and intellectual influences. It provides insights into her family dynamics, particularly her close relationship with her mother and the nurturing environment that shaped her character. As she matures, the text reveals her struggles with societal expectations and her eventual conviction that led her to become a force for good, underscoring her motivations for pursuing philanthropy and highlighting the complexities of her journey toward becoming a well-known figure in prison reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pitman, Emma Raymond |
|---|---|
| Title | Elizabeth Fry |
| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Fry, Elizabeth Gurney, 1780-1845 |
| Subject | Prison reformers -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16606 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 497 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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