Publisher's Synopsis
Canon Barnett V1: His Life, Work And Friends is a biographical account of the life and work of Canon Samuel Barnett, written by his wife, Henrietta Octavia Barnett. The book was first published in 1918 and is divided into two volumes. The first volume covers Barnett's early life, education, and his work as a clergyman in various parishes in London. It also explores his involvement in social reform movements, including his work to improve housing conditions for the poor and his advocacy for women's suffrage.The book provides a detailed account of Barnett's personal and professional relationships, including his friendships with notable figures such as William Morris, John Ruskin, and Octavia Hill. It also includes letters and diary entries written by Barnett, offering insight into his thoughts and motivations.Henrietta Octavia Barnett was a social reformer in her own right and worked alongside her husband in many of his endeavors. As such, the book also explores her own contributions to social reform and her partnership with Barnett.Overall, Canon Barnett V1: His Life, Work And Friends is a comprehensive and intimate portrait of a prominent figure in the social reform movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.In Two Volumes.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.
