Robert Raikes, and His Scholars

"Robert Raikes, and His Scholars" recounts the life and work of Robert Raikes (1736-1811), a prominent figure in the Sunday School movement. This biography by Henry H.B. Paull details Raikes's philanthropic efforts to educate impoverished children in 18th-century Gloucester, England.

Raikes, a newspaper publisher, recognized the appalling state of children left to their own devices on Sundays. His innovative solution was to establish schools where they could learn to read, receive religious instruction, and develop moral character. The book explores the challenges Raikes faced, the impact of his work, and the enduring legacy of the Sunday School movement on education and social reform.

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