Sarah Crompton facts for kids
Sarah Crompton (born 1802 – died May 13, 1881) was an English writer who created books for children. She was very well known for helping to educate people who were poor. She wrote many books using "short words." These books were used to teach children and adults who were learning to read. Some of her famous books include The Life of Christopher Columbus, in short words and The Life of Robinson Crusoe in short words.
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Early Life and Education
Sarah Crompton was born in 1802 in Birmingham, England. She was the oldest daughter of J. W. Crompton, who was a merchant. A merchant is someone who buys and sells goods. She also had a brother, D. W. Crompton, who became a surgeon. Her sister later married a famous preacher named George Dawson.
Helping Others Learn
When George Dawson started his church in Birmingham, Sarah Crompton joined his group. She became well-known at the Church of the Saviour. People respected her for her quiet and dedicated work in the Sunday and evening schools there.
Sarah Crompton was very passionate about helping poor people get an education. Her work helped her become known far beyond Birmingham. She believed that everyone deserved a chance to learn.
Writing for Children and Adults
Sarah Crompton wrote several books that were very helpful for teaching children and adults. These books were special because they used simple, "short words." This made them easy to understand for people who were just starting to read.
Some of her best books included Stories in Short Words. She also wrote biographies, which are stories about real people's lives. These included The Life of Martin Luther and The Life of Christopher Columbus. These books helped many people learn to read and discover new stories.
Later Years and Legacy
In her later years, Sarah Crompton lived a quieter life. However, she was still very friendly and interested in books and current events. Many people enjoyed visiting her at her home.
Sarah Crompton passed away in Birmingham on May 13, 1881. She was buried in her family's burial place at the Old Meeting House graveyard. She was the last person to be buried in that cemetery. Her work helped many children and adults learn to read and is remembered for promoting education for everyone.
Selected Works
- Old and new stories in short words, 1853
- Life of Martin Luther, 1860
- Tales of life in earnes, 1862
- A tale of the crusades, 1872
- The Life of Christopher Columbus, in short words
- The Life of Robinson Crusoe in short words
