Sketches: Joseph Lancaster And His Contemporaries, And William Allen, His Life And Labors is a book written by Henry Dunn and originally published in 1848. The book is a collection of biographical sketches that provide insight into the lives and work of two important figures in education and social reform during the 18th and 19th centuries.The first part of the book focuses on Joseph Lancaster, an English Quaker who developed a system of education known as the Lancasterian method. This method was designed to provide education to large numbers of children at once, using older students to teach younger ones. The book explores Lancaster's life and work, as well as the influence he had on other educators and reformers of his time.The second part of the book is dedicated to William Allen, another English Quaker who was involved in a variety of social and educational reforms throughout his life. Allen was a strong advocate for the abolition of slavery, and he also worked to improve conditions for prisoners and the mentally ill. The book provides a detailed account of Allen's life and work, as well as his contributions to the fields of science and medicine.Overall, Sketches: Joseph Lancaster And His Contemporaries, And William Allen, His Life And Labors is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education and social reform in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and work of two important figures who helped to shape the world we live in today.Two Parts In One.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.