The Bible And Spade: Or Captain Brenton's Account Of The Children's Friend Society (1837)

The Bible and Spade: Or Captain Brenton's Account of the Children's Friend Society is a historical book written by Edward Pelham Brenton in 1837. The book tells the story of the Children's Friend Society, a charitable organization established in London in the early 19th century to help impoverished children. Captain Brenton, a prominent member of the society, provides a detailed account of its origins, mission, and activities.The book begins with a brief history of the Children's Friend Society, including its founding by a group of philanthropic individuals who were concerned about the plight of London's street children. Brenton describes the society's efforts to provide education, food, clothing, and shelter to these children, as well as its work to rescue them from dangerous and abusive situations.Throughout the book, Brenton shares numerous anecdotes and stories about the children who benefited from the society's work. He also discusses the challenges the society faced, including opposition from some members of the public who believed that its efforts were misguided or inappropriate.In addition to its historical value, The Bible and Spade provides insight into the social and cultural context of early 19th-century London. It offers a unique perspective on the efforts of charitable organizations to address the needs of marginalized communities during a time of significant social and economic change. Overall, the book is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of philanthropy, social reform, or Victorian-era London.Showing Its Tendency To Prevent Crime And Poverty, And Eventually To Dispense With Capital Punishment And Impressment.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.