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 founded in London in the early 19th century. The society aimed to help poor and disadvantaged children by providing them with education, clothing, and shelter. Captain Brenton, a naval officer and member of the society, wrote the book to raise awareness of the society's work and to encourage others to support its mission. The book includes a detailed account of the society's history, its founding members, and its activities. It also includes personal stories of children who were helped by the society, as well as descriptions of the society's educational programs and fundraising efforts.The Bible and Spade is an important historical document that sheds light on the social and economic conditions of 19th-century London and the efforts of charitable organizations to help the poor and disadvantaged. The book is written in a clear and accessible style and is suitable for readers of all ages who are interested in history, social justice, and philanthropy.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.