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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1812 edition. Excerpt: ... PREFACE. SOME apology is due to the public for the delay of the second edition of this Epitome. The author hopes that the facts which are detailed in this preface, will be accepted as such. The reader will recollect, that frequent travelling, together with incessant engagements to promote the practical introduction of this system, leave but little leisure for writing or revising its theory; under all circumstances, the author hopes he will be found to merit the public favor, while persevering under a load of labor, opposition and persecution, which has rendered his work most arduous. In this pursuit great have been the personal sacrifices required of the author; but the goodness of the cause has stimulated him cheerfully to make them. Happily for the public, his efforts have been successful; and not only thousands of children are educating, but preparations are making for that of tens of thousands, to their welfare, and the satisfaction of all that love their country. Notwithstanding the diversified labors of the author, the original institution, the Royal Free School, Borough Road, St. George's Fields, Southwark, still.goes on to prosper. The number of children who partake of its benefits, is on the increase DEGREES and great numbers of those who reside in the neighborhood have enjoyed its benefits. Through the blessing of Divine Providence, on the humble labors of the author, and his juvenile teachers, this school has lately been much improved; above 5,000 children have had the benefit of education gratis; of this number, not one has been known to have been brought into a court of justice. For this exertion, he has been amply rewarded with the peace always attendant on well-doing; other reward he has neither sought nor received. He ca