02391cam a22003253u 4500 39999 UtSlPG 20260610133921.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 47041611 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Thorne, Guy, 1875-1923 The Great Acceptance: The Life Story of F. N. Charrington Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-06-15 Produced by Mark C. Orton, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Great Acceptance: The Life Story of F. N. Charrington" by Guy Thorne is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and transformative work of Frederick Nicholas Charrington, a wealthy British brewer who devoted his life to various charitable efforts in London's East End, particularly focusing on temperance and helping the impoverished. The text provides insight into his motivations and the social conditions of the time that influenced his decisions. At the start of the biography, the author introduces Charrington and the East End of London—depicted as a neglected area in dire need of attention. The narrative outlines Charrington's early life, including his privileged upbringing and education, before detailing a pivotal moment when he witnesses domestic violence connected to alcohol abuse at a public house bearing his family's name. This shocking event leads him to reject his inheritance and dedicate himself to a life of service, ultimately becoming a significant figure in the temperance movement. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his humanitarian efforts and their impacts on the community he served. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Poor -- England -- London Charrington, Fredk. N. (Frederick Nicholas), 1850-1936 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39999 80838 80838