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by William Elfe Tayler (Author)
The Bristol Orphan Houses, Ashley Down is a historical book that explores the establishment and development of the New Orphan Houses on Ashley Down in Bristol, England. The book is written by William Elfe Tayler and was first published in 1871. The focus of the book is on the life and work of George Muller, a Christian evangelist and philanthropist who founded the orphan houses in the mid-19th century.The book provides a detailed account of the history of the orphan houses, including their construction, funding, and operation. It describes the daily life of the children who lived in the houses, as well as the challenges faced by Muller and his team in running the orphanages. The book also includes information on the religious beliefs and practices of Muller and his supporters, and how these influenced the running of the orphanages.Overall, The Bristol Orphan Houses, Ashley Down is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philanthropy and social welfare in 19th century England. It provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of George Muller and the impact he had on the lives of thousands of orphaned children.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.
Number of Pages: 260 Dimensions: 0.55 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 21, 2009
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