Dr. Guthrie, Father Mathew, Elihu Burritt, Joseph Livesey (1885)

Dr. Guthrie, Father Mathew, Elihu Burritt, Joseph Livesey (1885) is a book written by John William Kirton that provides a comprehensive description of the lives and achievements of four notable individuals from the 19th century. The book is divided into four sections, each dedicated to one of the four individuals. The first section is about Dr. Thomas Guthrie, a Scottish preacher and philanthropist who worked tirelessly to improve the living conditions of the poor in Edinburgh. The book describes his early life, his religious beliefs, and his work in establishing Ragged Schools and other charitable institutions.The second section is about Father Theobald Mathew, an Irish Catholic priest who was a prominent advocate for temperance and the founder of the Total Abstinence Society. The book details his efforts to combat alcoholism and improve the lives of the poor in Ireland.The third section is about Elihu Burritt, an American social activist who was a strong advocate for peace, education, and the abolition of slavery. The book discusses his early life, his work as a blacksmith and self-taught linguist, and his involvement in various social and political causes.The final section is about Joseph Livesey, a British social reformer who was a leading figure in the temperance movement and a co-founder of the Preston Temperance Society. The book describes his early life, his work as a publisher and journalist, and his efforts to promote temperance and other social reforms.Overall, Dr. Guthrie, Father Mathew, Elihu Burritt, Joseph Livesey (1885) is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on the lives and achievements of four remarkable individuals who made significant contributions to society 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.