This influential work was published in 1847 and advocates for the creation and support of schools for impoverished children, who would otherwise not have access to education. Guthrie, a Scottish minister and social reformer, founded several such institutions and believed that education was a way to break the cycle of poverty and social inequality. This book is a passionate argument for the importance of providing education for all, regardless of economic status.

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