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Twenty-Three Years In A House Of Mercy (1886)

Twenty-Three Years In A House Of Mercy (1886)

Nokes, Harriet

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ISBN10: 1164002287
ISBN13: 9781164002284
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Twenty-Three Years In A House Of Mercy is a memoir written by Harriet Nokes and first published in 1886. The book chronicles Nokes' experiences as a resident and later, a matron of a House of Mercy in England. The House of Mercy was a religious institution that provided shelter and rehabilitation for women who had fallen into sinful lifestyles such as prostitution or alcoholism.Nokes recounts her own journey from a troubled young woman to a devoted Christian and advocate for social reform. She also shares the stories of many of the women she encountered during her time at the House of Mercy, describing their struggles with addiction, poverty, and abuse. Through her writing, Nokes emphasizes the importance of compassion and understanding in helping those who have been marginalized by society.The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women in Victorian England and sheds light on the social and religious attitudes of the time. It is a poignant and inspiring account of one woman's dedication to helping others and making a difference in the world.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.

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