Betsy

The dramatic biography of prison reformer Elizabeth Fry

Jean Hatton

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Bookwise
01 December 2005

Biography: historical, political & military; History; Prisons

Unhappy Child, troubled adolescent, dissatisfied wife, a woman at odds with convention.

This was Elizabeth Fry, known to her family and friends as Betsy. In 1816, at the age of 36, when she had been a minister of the Society of Friends for five years, Betsy walked alone into the hell of Newgate Gaol.

The transformation she wrought among it wretched female inhabitants propelled her onto the stage of world history.

In the following years she transformed her generation's perception of offenders, and helped create a professional prison service. She was also a catalyst in the long struggle that eventually saw women achieving recognition in the world beyond family and home.

By: Jean Hatton
Imprint: Bookwise
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 416g
ISBN: 9781854247056
ISBN 10: 1854247050
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 01 December 2005
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jean Hatton is a teacher and historian, and author of 'The Light Bearers'. She has tow grown-up sons and lives in Buckinghamshire.