In Darkest England and the Way Out

Booth, General William

ISBN 10: 1162667524 / ISBN 13: 9781162667522

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: In Darkest England and the Way Out
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1162667524
• ISBN 13: 9781162667522
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In Darkest England And The Way Out is a book written by General William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army. The book is a social and economic study of poverty and homelessness in England during the late 19th century. Booth explores the causes of poverty and proposes a comprehensive plan to address the issue. He suggests that the solution lies in a combination of Christian evangelism, education, and practical assistance such as job training and housing. The book also includes personal stories of individuals who have been helped by the Salvation Army. In Darkest England And The Way Out is considered a landmark work in the history of social welfare and has influenced social policy in many countries.Some seven years ago a great outcry was made concerning the Housing of the Poor. Much was said, and rightly said--it could not be said too strongly--concerning the disease-breeding, manhood-destroying character of many of the tenements in which the poor herd in our large cities. But there is a depth below that of the dweller in the slums. It is that of the dweller in the street.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.