The Great Acceptance: The Life Story of F. N. Charrington by Guy Thorne
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| Author | Thorne, Guy, 1875-1923 |
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| LoC No. | 47041611 |
| Title | The Great Acceptance: The Life Story of F. N. Charrington |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Great Acceptance: The Life Story of F. N. Charrington" by Guy Thorne is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and transformative work of Frederick Nicholas Charrington, a wealthy British brewer who devoted his life to various charitable efforts in London's East End, particularly focusing on temperance and helping the impoverished. The text provides insight into his motivations and the social conditions of the time that influenced his decisions. At the start of the biography, the author introduces Charrington and the East End of London—depicted as a neglected area in dire need of attention. The narrative outlines Charrington's early life, including his privileged upbringing and education, before detailing a pivotal moment when he witnesses domestic violence connected to alcohol abuse at a public house bearing his family's name. This shocking event leads him to reject his inheritance and dedicate himself to a life of service, ultimately becoming a significant figure in the temperance movement. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his humanitarian efforts and their impacts on the community he served. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Poor -- England -- London |
| Subject | Charrington, Fredk. N. (Frederick Nicholas), 1850-1936 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39999 |
| Release Date | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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