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 is a detailed account of the Children��s Friend Society, which was established in London in the early 19th century to provide education and care for destitute children. Captain Brenton was a member of the society and his book provides a first-hand account of its work and achievements. He describes the society��s efforts to rescue abandoned children from the streets and provide them with food, clothing, and education. The book also includes stories of individual children who were helped by the society, as well as descriptions of the society��s various institutions and programs.In addition to its focus on the Children��s Friend Society, The Bible And Spade also explores broader themes related to poverty, education, and social reform in 19th century England. The book provides a unique perspective on the social and cultural context of the time, and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by those working to improve the lives of disadvantaged children.Overall, The Bible And Spade is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on an important chapter in the history of social welfare in England. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, social reform, and child welfare.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.

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