The book ""Speeches of the Earl of Shaftesbury in Glasgow, August, 1871"" is a collection of speeches delivered by Anthony Ashley Cooper, the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, during his visit to Glasgow in August 1871. The book was published in the same year and contains a total of six speeches that the Earl delivered on various occasions during his visit.The speeches cover a wide range of topics, including education, social reform, and religious freedom. The Earl was a prominent social reformer and philanthropist, and his speeches reflect his deep concern for the welfare of the working classes and the poor. He speaks about the need for education and training for the working classes and highlights the importance of providing them with opportunities to improve their lives.In his speeches, the Earl also discusses the role of the church in society and the need for religious freedom. He argues that the church should be a force for good in society and should work towards improving the lives of the poor and marginalized.Overall, the book provides a fascinating insight into the social and political issues of the time and the views of one of the most prominent social reformers of the Victorian era. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social reform and philanthropy in the 19th century.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.