Memoir Of The Life Of Elizabeth Fry V2: With Extracts From Her Journal And Letters (1848)

Memoir of the Life of Elizabeth Fry V2 is a book that details the life of Elizabeth Gurney Fry, a prominent Quaker philanthropist and social reformer in the 19th century. The book is a compilation of extracts from her personal journal and letters, providing a first-hand account of her experiences and thoughts throughout her life. The book covers Fry's early life as a member of the Gurney family, a prominent Quaker family in Norfolk, England. It then goes on to describe her marriage to Joseph Fry, a wealthy London merchant, and her subsequent involvement in philanthropic work, particularly in the areas of prison reform and the welfare of women and children.The book also includes details of Fry's travels, both within England and abroad, and her interactions with notable figures of the time, such as Queen Victoria and Florence Nightingale.Overall, Memoir of the Life of Elizabeth Fry V2 provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life of one of the most influential social reformers of the 19th century.In Two Volumes.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.