1890 1st ed In Darkest England William Booth Salvation Army Africa Humanitarian
“The greatness of the man’s power is the measure of his surrender.”
― William Booth
William Booth was a 19th-century British Methodist who is most-known for establishing the Salvation Army. His theories on socialism and care for others helped shape approaches to civilized welfare. His best-selling book “In Darkest England” was a contrast to the idea of ‘Darkest Africa’ which was considered poor and underprivileged to the life in England. Booth’s controversial stance was that post-Industrial Revolution England was no better off than the life in Africa.
Booth wanted to end poverty. He proposed homes for homeless and establishing farms for to feed the hungry and provide jobs for the impoverished. This rare, first edition was published the same year as H.M. Stanley’s ‘Darkest Africa’ – a direct response to the famous African cultural book.
1890 1st ed In Darkest England William Booth Salvation Army Africa Humanitarian
“The greatness of the man’s power is the measure of his surrender.”
― William Booth
William Booth was a 19th-century British Methodist who is most-known for establishing the Salvation Army. His theories on socialism and care for others helped shape approaches to civilized welfare. His best-selling book “In Darkest England” was a contrast to the idea of ‘Darkest Africa’ which was considered poor and underprivileged to the life in England. Booth’s controversial stance was that post-Industrial Revolution England was no better off than the life in Africa.
Booth wanted to end poverty. He proposed homes for homeless and establishing farms for to feed the hungry and provide jobs for the impoverished. This rare, first edition was published the same year as H.M. Stanley’s ‘Darkest Africa’ – a direct response to the famous African cultural book.
Item number: #2033
Price: $399
BOOTH, William
In darkest England and the way out
London : International Headquarters of the Salvation Army, [1890]
Details:
- Collation complete with all pages: 285, xxi,
- Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
- References: PMM 373 (Printing, Mind & Man)
- Language: English
- Size: ~9in X 6in (22.5cm x 15cm)
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Categories
Asia, Africa, & Middle Eastern
European History
Authors
BOOTH, William
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete