William Booth
Heathen England and What to Do for It, penned by William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, offers a stark portrayal of the social and spiritual landscape of 19th-century England. Published in 1877, this influential work details the widespread poverty, destitution, and perceived moral decay prevalent in the nation’s urban centers. Booth’s passionate critique serves as a call to action, urging readers to confront the ’heathenism’ within their own society and embrace evangelistic efforts to uplift the marginalized. Booth outlines practical strategies for religious and social reform, emphasizing the importance of direct engagement with the poor and downtrodden. A significant historical document, 'Heathen England' provides invaluable insight into the origins of the Salvation Army and its enduring mission to combat poverty and spread the Christian gospel. This book remains relevant for those interested in social history, religious movements, and the ongoing challenges of urban poverty.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
