FRIENDS AND THEIR CHILDREN: A Study in Quaker Education
George G. Harrap, 1958. First Edition. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. First British Edition. 127pp. Sewn binding in orange simulated cloth. FINE copy, entirely clean and fresh; DJ with some light stains and toning. Out of print and scarce in trade. 'The Society of Friends (Quakers) has a wide influence for good that bears no proportion to its size. How is it that this small community has contributed so much to social reform? The answer is partly to be found in their method of bringing up children. It is based on commonsense and reason and a feeling of drawing out latent good rather than the teaching of a set of rigid principles. Ever since George Fox, generation after generation has come along to take over the good work, to preach the gospel of sweet reasonableness and love of one's neighbour. Violence and injustice are regarded as great evils; truth is sought by personal encounter and experience. This book expresses a Quaker's thoughts on the upbringing of children in the disturbing conditions of the modern world. It should appeal to serious-minded parents of practically every denomination.' (From the DJ flap). FINE / Very Good. Item #514184
ISBN: 085245015X
Price: $85.00