Borgotten Q3oofs (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a testament to the significance of Robert Raikes in the history of education. Raikes, a philanthropist and publisher, is credited with establishing the first Sunday School in 1780. His efforts ignited a movement that provided religious instruction to underprivileged children who worked in factories during the week and had no access to formal education. The book delves into Raikes' motivations, his methods, and the impact of his work on the development of formal education systems both in the UK and beyond. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the influence of California's gold rush in the mid-19th century on the quartz gold mining industry of the state. The text describes how the initial surface finds of gold nuggets along the Yuba River led to the discovery that quartz was the source of the alluvial gold, resulting in the development of quartz mining, which became a prosperous industry with far-reaching impacts on the region. Gold mining, at the time, was the principal driver of economic development in California, influencing industry, politics, and infrastructure. The author provides insights into the lives of the miners and entrepreneurs who drove this industry, delving into their motivations, struggles, and impact on the region's history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.