Short Sermons To News Boys: With A History Of The Formation Of The News Boys' Lodging House (1866) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437092059)

Short Sermons To News Boys: With A History Of The Formation Of The News Boys������� Lodging House is a book written by Charles Loring Brace in 1866. The book is a collection of short sermons that were originally delivered to newsboys in New York City. Brace was a social reformer who founded the Children's Aid Society, an organization that aimed to help disadvantaged children in the city.The book contains 20 sermons that cover a wide range of topics, including honesty, hard work, and the importance of education. The sermons are written in a simple and straightforward style, making them accessible to young readers. Each sermon is accompanied by a brief introduction that provides context and background information.In addition to the sermons, the book also includes a history of the News Boys������� Lodging House, which was established by Brace in 1854. The lodging house provided a safe and clean place for newsboys to sleep at night, as many of them were homeless and had nowhere else to go. The history of the lodging house is a testament to Brace's commitment to helping disadvantaged children and improving their lives.Overall, Short Sermons To News Boys: With A History Of The Formation Of The News Boys������� Lodging House is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the lives of newsboys in 19th century New York City. It is also a testament to the power of social reform and the importance of helping those in need.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: Charles Loring Brace
ISBN-10: 1437092055
ISBN-13: 9781437092059
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d