Memoir of the Life of Elizabeth Fry - Volume 1

Zusammenfassung Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845) was a prominent Quaker and social reformer, particularly remembered for her work to reform prison conditions. This memoir, based on her letters and diaries, was edited by two of her daughters, and was first published in 1847. Volume 1 ends in 1825.

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This memoir of philanthropist, prison reformer and Quaker Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845) was published by her daughters in 1847.

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Introduction; 1. 178092. Birth; 2. 179298. Sketch of female society; 3. 1798. Visit to London, gaiety there; 4. 179800. Return to Earlham; 5. 180009. Marriage; 6. 180912. Removal to Plashet, enjoyment of the country; 7. 181114. Journey with Henry Hall and her sister, Priscilla Gurney; 8. 181317. Letter to the Rev. Edward Edwards; 9. 181718. Extract from Crabbe's Poems; 10. 1818. Return to Plashet; 11. 181921. Takes her sons to school; 12. 182123. Marriage of one of her daughters; 13. 182425. Journey to Worcester.