A Historical Account Of The Rolfe And Rumford Asylum,: An Institution For Needy Female Children Born In Concord, New Hampshire (1909) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120150691)

""A Historical Account Of The Rolfe And Rumford Asylum"" is a book that documents the history of an institution for needy female children born in Concord, New Hampshire. Published in 1909 by the Rumford Printing Company, the book offers a detailed account of the founding, development, and operation of the Rolfe and Rumford Asylum, a charitable organization that provided shelter, education, and care to young girls from impoverished backgrounds.The book begins with a brief history of Concord, New Hampshire, and the social and economic conditions that led to the establishment of the asylum. It then goes on to describe the founding of the institution by Elizabeth Rolfe and Sarah Rumford, two philanthropists who recognized the need for a safe and nurturing environment for young girls in need.The subsequent chapters of the book provide a detailed account of the daily life of the girls at the asylum, including their education, religious instruction, and domestic training. The book also includes profiles of some of the girls who lived at the asylum, as well as accounts of the challenges and successes experienced by the institution over the years.Overall, ""A Historical Account Of The Rolfe And Rumford Asylum"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of a charitable institution that played an important role in the lives of many young girls in Concord, New Hampshire, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.

Author: Rumford Printing Company
ISBN-10: 1120150698
ISBN-13: 9781120150691
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2009
Pages: 52
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.11d