ISBN: 9781025543734 - a century of work for animals: the history of the r.s.p.c.a., 1824-1924 (6 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'A Century of Work for Animals' is a definitive historical account of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (R.S.P.C.A.) during its first hundred years of operation. Spanning the period from 1824 to 1924, this work chronicles the organization's monumental efforts to champion the cause of sentient beings and institutionalize compassion within British law and society.…

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "A Century of Work for Animals" is a definitive historical account of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (R.S.P.C.A.) during its first hundred years of operation. Spanning the period from 1824 to 1924, this work chronicles the organization's monumental efforts to champion the cause of sentient beings and institutionalize compassion within British law and society.The narrative explores the society's origins, led by visionary figures such as Richard Martin, William Wilberforce, and Reverend Arthur Broome, who sought to challenge the pervasive indifference toward animal suffering. It details the legislative milestones that transformed the legal status of animals, the creation of an effective inspectorate, and the development of public education initiatives designed to foster kindness and empathy. The text provides a deep dive into the specific challenges of the 19th and early 20th centuries, including the regulation of slaughterhouses, the protection of working horses, and the advocacy for domestic pet welfare.As an essential record of the humane movement, this book offers significant insights into the social and ethical evolution of Great Britain. It stands as a vital resource for historians, animal advocates, and anyone interested in the history of social justice and the long struggle for the ethical treatment of animals.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 may 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…