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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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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating look into the life of Joshua Rowntree, a prominent Quaker figure who lived in the latter half of the 19th century and the early 20th century. The author delves into Rowntreeââ â¢s upbringing, his passion for social justice, and his tireless work in the realm of politics and social reform. We learn about his early childhood, the influence of his Quaker upbringing, and the strong moral compass that guided him. His unwavering belief in equality and his willingness to stand against injustice are highlighted through numerous anecdotes, including his determined efforts to secure justice for a tailor facing persecution in his village. The book also explores Rowntreeââ â¢s commitment to education and his founding of a successful adult school in Scarborough, where he sought to empower individuals from all walks of life. The author demonstrates the depth of his subjectââ â¢s character through his own personal writings, including a revealing diary entry where he grapples with the complexities of his own faith and the temptations he encounters. Rowntreeââ â¢s life is a testament to the power of individual action in creating a more just and equitable society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331535775_0
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