Focusing on the experiences of ordinary practitioners and patients, this work provides a unique social and cultural history of Victorian medicine. It highlights personal narratives and perspectives, revealing the realities of medical practices and patient experiences during this era. By incorporating voices from the time, the book sheds light on the complexities of healthcare and the societal context in which it existed.
The Dane County farmers' market has become one of Madison's primary tourist
attractions. Mary Carpenter, past market manager and her husband Quentin offer
in this book a lively history of the market's first 30 years. It includes oral
histories, photographs, anecdotes and recipes. schovat popis
An eye-opening account of life in women's prisons in 19th century England, written by prison reformer Mary Carpenter. Based on Carpenter's personal experiences as a matron in several women's prisons, the book details the harsh conditions, abuse, and deprivation faced by incarcerated women at the time.
Mary Carpenter was a pioneering 19th-century reformer who campaigned for better conditions for prisoners and convict transportation. In this book, she shares her firsthand experiences visiting prisons and convict ships, and provides insightful commentary on the state of the criminal justice system of her time.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
For the Children of the Perishing and Dangerous Classes, and for Juvenile Offenders
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This 1851 work focuses on the education and rehabilitation of young offenders, highlighting the author's pioneering efforts as a prominent female advocate. It addresses the societal responsibilities toward juvenile delinquents and emphasizes the importance of care and support in their development. The book serves as a critical examination of the justice system and proposes reforms to improve the lives of vulnerable youth.
To all who know him in Lodebar, Merib is Mephibosheth, the crippled son of Machir and Deborah. For many years, only Merib and his adopted family know his true identity. When King David calls all of Israel to come to his new capitol city, Jerusalem, for the first Passover feast to be held there, Machir and Deborah caution their adopted son to be discreet when speaking with anyone. While admiring the king’s horses in the arena, Merib is approached by a young man named Absalom. Absalom and Merib become fast friends and Absalom promises Merib that he will come see him the next time he visits his grandfather, Talmai, king of Geshur. Merib dares not believe that such a perfect young man will remember him, but Absalom does remember him and their friendship grows. Absalom, who loves horses, is fascinated by the aging black stallion that Merib owns and begs his friend to allow him to take the horse to Jerusalem and put him with his father’s mares. In return for the service of his horse, Absalom promises to give Merib a colt. Machir and Deborah are hesitant but agree that the choice is Merib’s. Thus begins the dangerous journey into a past Merib has tried to forget.
