02388cam a22003013u 4500 53889 UtSlPG 20260610134237.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Feilde, Matthew She hath done what she could : A Discourse addressed to the Ratepayers of St. Marylebone, urging the adoption of The Public Libraries Act, 1855 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-01-04 Transcribed from the 1860 J. Bumpus edition by David Price "She hath done what she could" by Matthew Feilde is a discourse addressed to the ratepayers of St. Marylebone, urging them to adopt the Public Libraries Act of 1855. Written in the mid-19th century during the Victorian era, this book takes the form of a persuasive speech advocating for the establishment of free public libraries and reading rooms to promote education and alleviate poverty. The work emphasizes the essential role of books and knowledge in society, framing it as a matter of social justice and economic prudence. In the discourse, Feilde passionately argues against the objections of those who oppose the Libraries Act, portraying them as enemies of progress and intellectual growth. He highlights the potential benefits of public libraries not only for the working class but for all societal classes, insisting that knowledge should be accessible to everyone. Feilde's arguments intertwine personal anecdotes, statistics, and biblical references, creating a compelling narrative that emphasizes the moral imperatives of education and the transformative power of literature. He calls upon the women of St. Marylebone to champion this cause, framing their involvement as a crucial factor in the fight against ignorance and inequality, ultimately urging the community to act for a brighter, more informed future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Library legislation -- Great Britain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53889 94723 94723