This moving memoir tells the story of a young woman from a wealthy family in 19th-century England who devoted her life to helping others. Miss Shepherd worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the poor and vulnerable in her community, founding schools, hospitals, and other institutions. Her inspiring story is brought to life through the writings of those who knew her best, and offers a vivid portrait of the social and cultural milieu of the time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.