Publisher's Synopsis
A Place of Repentance is a historical account of the London Colonial Training Institution and Ragged Dormitory, written by Samuel Martin and published in 1852. The book provides a detailed description of the institution, which was established in the mid-19th century to provide education and shelter to impoverished children in London. Martin describes the daily life of the children who lived in the dormitory, including their routines, meals, and education. He also discusses the history of the institution, its founders and benefactors, and its impact on the community. The book also touches on the issue of poverty in London during the Victorian era and the efforts made by philanthropists to address it. Overall, A Place of Repentance is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of disadvantaged children in 19th century London and the efforts made to improve their circumstances.For The Reformation Of Youthful And Adult Male Criminals.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.
