Canon Barnett V2: His Life, Work, And Friends (1919) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104045234)

Canon Barnett V2: His Life, Work, And Friends is a biographical book written by Henrietta Octavia Barnett and published in 1919. It is the second volume of a two-part series that chronicles the life of Canon Samuel Augustus Barnett, a prominent social reformer and Anglican clergyman in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The book provides a comprehensive account of Barnett's life, from his childhood in Bristol to his years as a student at Oxford University and his subsequent career as a clergyman in London. It also explores his many contributions to social reform, including his work to improve housing conditions for the poor, his efforts to promote education and cultural enrichment, and his advocacy for women's suffrage.In addition to documenting Barnett's life and work, the book also offers insights into his personal relationships and friendships. It includes anecdotes about his interactions with notable figures such as William Morris, John Ruskin, and Florence Nightingale, as well as his close association with his wife, Henrietta Barnett, who was also a prominent social reformer.Overall, Canon Barnett V2: His Life, Work, And Friends is a richly detailed and engaging biography that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of the most important social reformers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.

Author: Henrietta Octavia Barnett
ISBN-10: 1104045230
ISBN-13: 9781104045234
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/06/2009
Pages: 472
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.95d