1890 Salvation Army 1st/1st In Darkest England William Booth Charity Ministry



“In Darkest England and the Way Out,” written by Salvation Army founder William Booth, addresses the devastating poverty faced by the lower classes in late Victorian Britain. The book delves into the various types of people who seek assistance from the Salvation Army, ranging from the unemployed to those struggling with addiction or criminal behavior. Booth emphasizes the importance of providing organized support to combat the numerous causes of poverty, which has contributed to the organizations success.



The book shares personal accounts of individuals who have received help from the Salvation Army, highlighting the human aspect of the charitys work. These stories include women rescued from neglect, older men facing ageism, missing persons located through the charitys network, and lives transformed.



Though William Booth is the author of the book, it is believed that much of it was written by investigative journalist W.T. Stead, who conducted research by visiting Salvation Army kitchens and facilities. The book serves as an essential look into the early philosophy and work of the Salvation Army, as well as a call to action for greater efforts to combat poverty and its underlying causes.



Item number: #41000

Price: $499



BOOTH, General [William]; [STEAD, W.T.]



In Darkest England and The Way Out.



London; New York; Melbourne; Toronto: International Headquarters of the Salvation Army, [1890]. First edition, first printing.



Details:

Collation: Complete

[16], 9-285, [1], xxxi, [7]

Folding chromolithographic frontispiece

References: PMM 373 (Printing, Mind and Man)

Provenance: Handwritten

[T. A. Cohen]

J. H. Bainbridge

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

Cloth

Size: ~9in X 6.25in (22.5cm x 16cm)



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