Hannah More (and philanthropic sociability) [ Religion & Philanthropy / Politics & Society / Religious Belief ]
… August [before 1797] I believe a kindness is often valued more than a benefit. Including the Woman’s Club-feasts and the children’s dinner I contrive in the course of this Month to treat about 1700 in what they think a grand Way for a little … the vicious.’ ( Thoughts 84) More saw her Cheddar School as a sort of ‘ Botany Bay expedition’ 12 and targeted the children, but also their mothers who could attend evening classes. As for her Sunday schools, ‘their modest agenda’ …
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