Sketches: Joseph Lancaster And His Contemporaries, And William Allen, His Life And Labors is a non-fiction book written by Henry Dunn in 1848. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of two prominent figures of the early 19th century - Joseph Lancaster and William Allen. Joseph Lancaster was an English Quaker and educational reformer who developed a system of education that used peer tutoring and monitorial teaching methods. William Allen was also an English Quaker and philanthropist who worked to improve education, prison reform, and the abolition of slavery.The book provides a detailed account of the lives and works of these two individuals, including their contributions to the fields of education and social reform. The author also discusses the impact of their work on the society of their time and the legacy they left behind.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Joseph Lancaster and his contemporaries, including Robert Owen and Andrew Bell. The author provides a comprehensive overview of Lancaster's life and his contributions to the field of education. He also discusses the controversies surrounding Lancaster's methods and the criticisms he faced during his lifetime.The second part of the book is dedicated to William Allen and his life and labors. The author provides a detailed account of Allen's philanthropic work, including his efforts to improve education, prison reform, and the abolition of slavery. The book also discusses Allen's contributions to the scientific community, including his work on chemistry and botany.Overall, Sketches: Joseph Lancaster And His Contemporaries, And William Allen, His Life And Labors is an informative and engaging book that provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the lives and works of two important figures of the early 19th century.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.