Joshua Rowntree (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

S. E. Robson

9780483272101: Joshua Rowntree (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483272108 ISBN 13: 9780483272101

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Meet Joshua Rowntree, a quiet-powered reformer who shaped towns and lives through steadfast conviction and action.

This biography presents the life of a dedicated Quaker who blended public service with deep spiritual commitment. From his early years in Scarborough to his years as a civic leader, he worked to improve education, expand religious progress, and promote social welfare. The narrative highlights the values that guided his work, the people who inspired him, and the lasting impact of his public and private choices.

Readers will glimpse the personal side of a public figure: his warmth, humor in committee rooms, and resolve in difficult campaigns. The book traces his commitments—from school foundations and adult education to peace and social reform—while situating them within the broader currents of his era. It’s a portrait of a life lived for others, guided by faith, friendship, and a compassionate view of work and community.

How he built and supported adult schools and settlement efforts to reach workers and families.
His approach to public life: meetings, committees, and the practicalities of reform.
Connections to broader religious and social movements of his time.
Personal moments and beliefs that shaped his long service to his town and causes.

Ideal for readers of biographies about social reform, Quaker history, and 20th‑century civic life.

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