The Life of Arnold Freeman

Kenneth Gibson (author), Aonghus Gordon, OBE (introduction)

Philosopher, Teacher and Social Reformer

Arnold James Freeman (1886-1972) was a unique individual who, in his adopted home town of Sheffield, became a 'folk legend' because of his infectious enthusiasm in promoting the arts, literature, culture and many other activities in the Sheffield Educational Settlement in the first half of the twentieth century. This biography is a rich and detailed account of the life of this extraordinary individual who deserves to be more widely known for his contribution to the history of Sheffield and his work in widening the spiritual and cultural horizons of numerous individuals.

'This unique work on the life of Arnold James Freeman reminds us of the importance of the biography genre, in which an individual's life becomes a focal lens through which a myriad historical movements and moments meld together. This is especially true of the life of Arnold Freeman, whose energy, exuberance and inquisitiveness led him to travel widely and mingle with some of the leading political, religious, literary and philosophical figures of the early 20th century.
Dr Gibson's approach, which centres firmly on Freeman's diaries, offers the reader intimate insight into the remarkable mind and a movingly human story.' Jacob Forward.

Publisher: Wynstones Press white and 11 colour photographs.
Hardcover: 224 pagesCover illustration by David Newbatt.
ISBN: 978 0946206995
Dimenstions: 24 x 17 cm