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In Darkest England, and the Way Out
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Written by the founder of the Salvation Army, this book analyzes poverty in Victorian England and proposes a social scheme to help the destitute. It suits readers interested in social reform, Christian social action, and the history of the Salvation Army.
William Booth
William Booth was an English Methodist preacher who, along with his wife, Catherine, founded the Salvation Army and became its first General (1878–1912). This Christian movement, founded in 1865, has a quasi-military structure and government and has spread from London to many parts of the world. It is one of the largest distributors of humanitarian aid.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Portrait: via Wikipedia (see source).
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