In Darkest England, and the Way Out by William Booth

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Author Booth, William, 1829-1912
Title In Darkest England, and the Way Out
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Note Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary "In Darkest England, and the Way Out" by William Booth is a significant social treatise written in the late 19th century. The book addresses the plight of the impoverished and marginalized populations within urban England, drawing parallels between their suffering and the conditions found in "Darkest Africa," as described by explorers like Henry Morton Stanley. Booth presents his observations on the despair faced by the poor and offers a comprehensive vision of societal reform and salvation that encompasses both spiritual and material aid. At the start of the book, Booth reflects on his long-standing commitment to alleviating the suffering of the destitute, motivated by a profound sense of compassion shaped by his own experiences with poverty in his youth. He lays out the grim realities of life for the "lost" and "outcast," illuminating the devastating impact of social neglect and systemic injustice. He vividly describes the conditions of the homeless, the out-of-works, and the submerged classes, emphasizing their struggles for survival amidst rampant vice and crime. In this opening portion, Booth articulates a call to action, urging society to seek a way out of this pervasive darkness through renewed dedication and innovative approaches to social welfare, indicating that the solutions require both practical assistance and spiritual transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Unemployed -- Great Britain
Subject Salvation Army
Subject Poor -- Great Britain
Subject Agricultural colonies
Category Text
EBook-No. 475
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 1, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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