Publisher's Synopsis
The Father of the Red Triangle: The Life of Sir George Williams is a biography written by John Ernest Hodder Williams in 1918. The book chronicles the life of Sir George Williams, the founder of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). The author details Williams' early life, his religious upbringing, and his work as a draper in London. The book also covers Williams' involvement in the Evangelical movement and his desire to create an organization that would provide young men with a safe and healthy environment to socialize and grow spiritually. The author describes the challenges Williams faced in establishing the YMCA and the growth of the organization both in the UK and internationally. The book also explores Williams' personal life, his marriage, and his philanthropic work. The Father of the Red Triangle offers a comprehensive look at the life of one of the most influential figures in the history of Christian social work.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.
