Working Lads' Clubs (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781024246995)

"Working Lads' Clubs" offers a detailed exploration of the development and operation of clubs designed for working-class boys in England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book provides insights into the social conditions that necessitated these clubs, as well as the philosophies and methods employed by their organizers. The authors, Charles Edward Bellyse Russell and his wife, draw upon firsthand observations and experiences to paint a vivid picture of the lives of working lads and the role that clubs played in their moral and social development.

Originally published in 1908, this work serves as a valuable primary source for understanding social work and reform efforts aimed at the urban working class. It sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by young laborers and the attempts to provide them with education, recreation, and moral guidance. This book is a compelling resource for students and researchers in social history, urban studies, and the history of social work.

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