An Earnest Appeal For Mercy To The Children Of The Poor (1766)

An Earnest Appeal For Mercy To The Children Of The Poor is a book written by Jonas Hanway in 1766. The book is an impassioned plea for the welfare of poor children in England. Hanway highlights the dire living conditions and lack of education among the poor. He argues that the government and society have a moral obligation to provide support and education to these children. The book also addresses the issue of child labor, which was prevalent at the time. Hanway argues that children should not be forced to work in dangerous and unhealthy conditions. He advocates for laws to protect children from exploitation and abuse. Throughout the book, Hanway uses personal anecdotes and statistics to support his arguments. He appeals to the reader's sense of compassion and morality, calling for action to improve the lives of the poor children in England. Overall, An Earnest Appeal For Mercy To The Children Of The Poor is a powerful and influential work that helped raise awareness of the plight of poor children in England. It is a call to action for society to take responsibility for the welfare of its most vulnerable members.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.