{"id":16020,"date":"2016-05-03T12:47:47","date_gmt":"2016-05-03T19:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=16020"},"modified":"2016-09-29T17:48:14","modified_gmt":"2016-09-30T00:48:14","slug":"ernest-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Ernest Bell: Sharing Some History"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><div data-contents=\"true\">\n<div data-editor=\"diui7\" data-offset-key=\"etbd9-0-0\" data-block=\"true\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"etbd9-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/EB1907-580.png\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17497 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/EB1907-580.png\" alt=\"eb1907-580\" width=\"580\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/EB1907-580.png 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/EB1907-580-300x85.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#_Ernest_Bell_%E2%80%93_from_an_editorial_in_the_Animals_Friend_Annual_Volume_for_1907\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\"  >\u00a0Ernest Bell &#8211; from an editorial in\u00a0the Animals&#8217; Friend Annual Volume for\u00a01907<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#%E2%80%9CWith_regard_to_the_Humane_Diet_there_is_also_a_great_change_of_opinion_and_feeling_going_on_The_%E2%80%9Cvegetarian%E2%80%9D_used_out_of_deference_to_public_opinion_to_have_to_speak_a_little_humbly_about_his_special_%E2%80%9Cfad%E2%80%9D_but_now_we_find_it_is_the_carnivorous_man_who_adopts_the_apologetic_tone_If_he_poses_at_all_as_a_humanitarian_he_always_explains_that_he_really_takes_very_little_meat_now_and_often_adds_that_he_could_easily_do_without_that_if_he_liked_The_position_is_neither_very_logical_nor_very_kind_to_the_animals_but_it_shews_that_the_old_prejudice_is_breaking_down_and_that_there_is_a_better_time_coming_for_our_humbler_fellow-beings%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\"  >&#8220;With regard to the Humane Diet there is also a great change of opinion and feeling going on. The &#8220;vegetarian&#8221; used, out of deference to public opinion, to have to speak a little humbly about his special &#8220;fad,&#8221; but now we find it is the carnivorous man who adopts the apologetic tone. If he poses at all as a humanitarian he always explains that he really takes very little meat now, and often adds that he could easily do without that if he liked. The position is neither very logical nor very kind to the animals, but it shews that the old prejudice is breaking down, and that there is a better time coming for our humbler fellow-beings.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#There_is_still_a_shortage_of_humanitarians_%E2%80%93_especially_ones_embracing_humane_eating\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\"  >There is still a shortage of humanitarians &#8211; especially ones embracing humane eating.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6training_new_generations_of_young_humanitarians_%E2%80%93_starting_120_years_ago\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\"  >&#8230;&#8230;training new generations of young humanitarians &#8211; starting 120 years ago<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#In_1896_Ernest_Bell_and_his_friend_assistant_Jessey_Wade_launched_a_line_of_school_text_books_in_partnership_with_the_Humanitarian_League_%E2%80%93_the_%E2%80%98Animal_Life_Readers\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\"  >In 1896, Ernest Bell and his friend \/ assistant Jessey Wade launched a line of school text books in partnership with the Humanitarian League &#8211; the &#8216;Animal Life Readers&#8217;.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#The_books_educated_children_about_animals_insects_fish_the_natural_world%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\"  >The books educated children about animals, insects, fish, the natural world&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#They_were_illustrated_with_drawings_commissioned_from_some_of_the_finest_artists_of_the_period\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\"  >They were illustrated with drawings commissioned from some of the finest artists of the period.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#New_titles_were_added_regularly_An_example%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\"  >New titles were added regularly. An example&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#An_1896_school_text_book_%E2%80%93_Class_V_level_%E2%80%93_for_1011_year_olds\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\"  >An 1896 school text book &#8211; Class V level &#8211; for 10\/11 year olds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Wiki_%E2%80%93_George_Bell_Sons_was_a_book_publishing_house_located_in_London_United_Kingdom_from_1839_to_1986_It_was_founded_by_George_Bell_as_an_educational_bookseller_with_the_intention_of_selling_the_output_of_London_university_presses_but_became_best_known_as_an_independent_publisher_of_classics_and_childrens_books\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\"  >Wiki &#8211; George Bell &amp; Sons was a book publishing house located in London, United Kingdom, from 1839 to 1986. It was founded by George Bell as an educational bookseller, with the intention of selling the output of London university presses; but became best known as an independent publisher of classics and children&#8217;s books.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#In_1888_Bell_left_the_piloting_of_the_firm_to_his_sons_Edward_and_Ernest%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\"  >In 1888, Bell left the piloting of the firm to his sons, Edward and Ernest&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Ernest_Bell_gave_cases_of_these_books_to_the_early_animal_shelters_and_animal_protection_charities_to_sell_at_events_to_use_as_competition_prizes%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\"  >Ernest Bell\u00a0gave cases of these books to the early animal shelters and animal protection charities, to sell at events &amp; to use as competition prizes.&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#In_1907_Ernest_Bell_was_optimistic_that_vegetarianism_would_become_%E2%80%98mainstream_He_was_correct_%E2%80%93_but_the_huge_majority_of_humans_still_choose_to_eat_abused_tortured_animals\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\"  >In 1907 Ernest Bell was optimistic that vegetarianism would become &#8216;mainstream&#8217;. He was correct &#8211; but the huge majority of humans still choose to eat abused &amp; tortured animals.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Now_there_are_more_people_who_are_conscious_of_animals_rights_%E2%80%93_but_the_population_of_the_world_has_jumped_from_perhaps_16_billion_in_1900_to_74_billion_today\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\"  >Now, there are more people who are conscious of animals rights &#8211; but the population of the world has jumped from perhaps 1.6 billion in 1900 to 7.4 billion today.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6so_working_to_protect_animals_and_to_ensure_that_they_have_suitable_habitats_has_never_been_more_important_There_is_still_much_work_to_be_done_%E2%80%93_promoting_logical_kindness_to_animals\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\"  >&#8230;&#8230;so working to protect animals and to ensure that they have suitable habitats has never been more important. There is still much work to be done &#8211; promoting logical kindness to animals.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Getting_battle_ready_%E2%80%93_brushing_up_on_our_history%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\"  >Getting battle ready &#8211; brushing up on our history&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#%E2%80%9C%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6if_activists_dont_know_the_history_of_their_cause_they_can_have_no_sense_of_their_movements_struggles_long-term_strategies_achievements_and_heroes_In_addition_they_cant_promote_their_long_impressive_movement_to_the_public_and_their_opponents%E2%80%94the_meat_industry_medical_research_industry_and_the_government%E2%80%94will_fill_the_void%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Diane_Beers_%E2%80%93_expanded_below\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\"  >&#8220;&#8230;&#8230;if activists don\u2019t know the history of their cause, they can have no sense of their movement\u2019s struggles, long-term strategies, achievements and heroes. In addition, they can\u2019t promote their long impressive movement to the public, and their opponents\u2014the meat industry, medical research industry and the government\u2014will fill the void.&#8221; &#8211; Diane Beers &#8211; expanded below.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\"  >&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#9_links_for_some_history_of_Ernest_Bell_friends\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\"  >9 links for some history of Ernest Bell &amp; friends<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Click_on_any_of_the_links_to_go_deeper\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\"  >Click on any of the links to go deeper.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Photo_%E2%80%93_Ernest_Bell_two_dog_friends_%E2%80%93_circa_1933_%E2%80%93_in_his_garden_in_Hendon_United_Kingdom\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\"  >Photo \u2013 Ernest Bell &amp; two dog friends \u2013 circa 1933 \u2013\u00a0in his garden in Hendon, United Kingdom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#1874_%E2%80%93_Ernest_Bell_eschewing_meat_%E2%80%93_click_%E2%80%93_https_wwwhappycownetblogthe-alpha-restaurant-1879\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\"  >1874 &#8211; Ernest Bell eschewing meat &#8211; click\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-alpha-restaurant-1879\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#1892_%E2%80%93_Ernest_Bell_publishing_Henry_S_Salts_book_%E2%80%93_Animals_Rights_%E2%80%93_click_%E2%80%93_https_wwwhappycownetbloganimals_rights_salt_1892\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\"  >1892 &#8211; Ernest Bell publishing Henry S. Salt&#8217;s book &#8211; Animals&#8217; Rights &#8211; click &#8211; https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animals_rights_salt_1892\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Late_1800s_%E2%80%93_Ernest_Bell_Henry_S_Salt_predicting_veganism_founding_supporting_multiple_groups_%E2%80%93_click_%E2%80%93_https_wwwhappycownetblogour-etymological-past\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\"  >Late 1800s &#8211; Ernest Bell &amp; Henry S. Salt predicting veganism &amp; founding \/ supporting multiple groups &#8211; click &#8211; https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/our-etymological-past\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#1902_%E2%80%93_Ernest_Bell_liberating_caged_birds_%E2%80%93_click_%E2%80%93_https_wwwhappycownetblogthe-brown-linties-by-jessey-wade-featuring-ernest-bell-as-mr-friend\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\"  >1902 &#8211; Ernest Bell liberating caged birds &#8211; click &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-brown-linties-by-jessey-wade-featuring-ernest-bell-as-mr-friend\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#1914_%E2%80%93_Ernest_Bell_friends_engaged_in_undercover_animal_rights_activism_%E2%80%93_exposing_cases_of_abuse_%E2%80%93_click_%E2%80%93_https_wwwhappycownetblogundercover-activism\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\"  >1914 &#8211; Ernest Bell &amp; friends engaged in undercover animal rights activism &#8211; exposing cases of abuse &#8211; click &#8211; https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/undercover-activism\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#1921_%E2%80%93_Ernest_Bell_reflecting_on_the_need_for_many_thousands_of_animal_rights_activists_groups_%E2%80%93_click_%E2%80%93_https_wwwhappycownetblogthe-need-for-many-more-pro-animal-vegan-societies\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\"  >1921 &#8211; Ernest Bell reflecting on the need for many thousands of animal rights activists \/ groups &#8211; click &#8211; https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-need-for-many-more-pro-animal-vegan-societies\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#_What_we_want_is_a_lot_of_societies_%E2%80%93_the_more_the_better_we_are_inclined_to_say_We_want_one_in_every_town_and_village_and_one_against_every_form_of_cruelty_We_want_one_as_far_as_possible_in_every_individual_giving_utterance_to_his_own_views_as_far_as_he_can_yet_see_Mr_J_K_Jerome_once_said_%E2%80%9D_Five_thousand_people_in_one_society_might_do_something_but_five_thousand_societies_of_one_member_each_would_be_a_holy_trouble%E2%80%9D_And_that_we_think_is_the_ideal_to_work_towards_We_do_not_want_people_to_hand_over_their_consciences_to_a_society_and_think_they_have_done_their_duty_when_they_have_sent_half_a_crown_a_year_to_support_it\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\"  >~ What we want is a lot of societies \u2013 the more the better we are inclined to say. We want one in every town and village, and one against every form of cruelty. We want one as far as possible, in every individual, giving utterance to his own views as far as he can yet see. Mr J. K. Jerome once said: \u201d Five thousand people in one society might do something, but five thousand societies of one member each would be a holy trouble.\u201d And that, we think, is the ideal to work towards. We do not want people to hand over their consciences to a society, and think they have done their duty when they have sent half a crown a year to support it. ~<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Note_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%98half_a_crown_0125\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\"  >Note \u2013 \u2018half a crown\u2019 = \u00a30.125<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#1924_%E2%80%93_Ernest_Bell_friends_starting_the_League_for_the_Prohibition_of_Cruel_Sports_%E2%80%93_click_%E2%80%93_https_wwwhappycownetblogleague\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\"  >1924 &#8211; Ernest Bell &amp; friends starting the League for the Prohibition of Cruel Sports &#8211; click &#8211; https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/league\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#1933_%E2%80%93_Ernest_Bell_memories_obituaries_%E2%80%93_click_%E2%80%93_https_wwwhappycownetblogart-for-the-benefit-of-animals\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\"  >1933 &#8211; Ernest Bell memories \/ obituaries &#8211; click &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/art-for-the-benefit-of-animals\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#1934_%E2%80%93_the_beginnings_of_the_Ernest_Bell_Library_%E2%80%93_click_%E2%80%93_https_wwwhappycownetblogremembering-vegetarian-pioneers-henry-s-salt-ernest-bell\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\"  >1934 &#8211; the beginnings of the Ernest Bell Library &#8211; click &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/remembering-vegetarian-pioneers-henry-s-salt-ernest-bell\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-2\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\"  >&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Our_3_Main_Projects\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\"  >Our 3 Main Projects<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#The_Henry_Salt_Archive_is_one_of_our_almost_completed_projects\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\"  >The Henry Salt Archive is one of our, almost completed, projects.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#The_Humanitarian_League_is_our_Hong_Kong_registered_charity\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\"  >The Humanitarian League is our Hong Kong registered charity.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#The_Ernest_Bell_Library_was_conceived_in_1934_It_is_still_strong_very_active_eighty_years_later_%E2%80%93_its_primary_objectives_are_to_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\"  >The Ernest Bell Library\u00a0was conceived in 1934. It is still strong &amp; very active eighty years later \u2013\u00a0\u00a0its primary objectives are to: \u2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Collect_all_of_Ernest_Bells_book_non-book_works_and_make_them_easily_accessible_to_everyone\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\"  >Collect all of Ernest Bell\u2019s book &amp; non-book works and make them easily accessible to everyone.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Collect_the_literature_of_vegetarianism_and_all_the_other_humanitarian_movements_in_which_Ernest_Bell_was_so_deeply_involved\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\"  >Collect the literature of vegetarianism and all the other humanitarian movements in which Ernest Bell was so deeply involved.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Assist_students_and_scholars_in_their_research\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\"  >Assist students and scholars in their research.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Introduce_all_aspects_of_Ernest_Bells_life_including_his_writings_campaign_work_influences_and_his_circle_of_friends\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\"  >Introduce all aspects of Ernest Bell\u2019s life, including his writings, campaign work, influences and his circle of friends.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Undertake_our_own_research_into_missing_aspects_of_Ernest_Bells_life_and_work\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\"  >Undertake our own research into missing aspects of Ernest Bell\u2019s life and work.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#We_already_have_more_than_300_pieces_of_Ernest_Bells_own_writings\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\"  >We already have more than 300 pieces of Ernest Bell\u2019s own writings.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#We_are_also_actively_building_a_collection_of_examples_of_promotional_material_campaign_material_fundraising_marketing_activities_etc_%E2%80%93_related_to_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\"  >We are also actively building a collection of examples of promotional material, campaign material, fundraising &amp; marketing activities etc. \u2013 related to: \u2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#vegetarian_products\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\"  >veg(etari)an products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#vegetarian_books_other_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\"  >veg(etari)an books &amp; other publications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#vegetarian_organisations\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\"  >veg(etari)an\u00a0organisations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#vegetarian_businesses\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\"  >veg(etari)an businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#animal_rights_organisations\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\"  >animal rights organisations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#animal_rights_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\"  >animal rights publications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#humanitarian_organisations\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\"  >humanitarian organisations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#humanitarian_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\"  >humanitarian publications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#rambling_clubs_run_by_members_of_the_above_groups_related_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\"  >rambling clubs run by members of the above groups &amp; related publications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#the_work_of_Richard_St_Barbe_Baker_the_%E2%80%98Men_of_the_Trees_organization_its_many_sub-branches\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\"  >the work of Richard St. Barbe Baker &amp; the \u2018Men of the Trees\u2019 organization &amp; its many sub-branches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#There_are_currently_more_than_2000_items_in_the_Ernest_Bell_Library\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\"  >There are currently more than 2,000 items in the Ernest Bell Library.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#We_will_complete_the_cataloging_of_the_collection_as_when_adequate_funds_are_available\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\"  >We will complete the\u00a0cataloging of the collection as &amp; when adequate funds are available.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#It_is_long_past_time_for_the_library_to_go_online\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\"  >It is long past time for the library to go online!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#_%E2%80%9CI_have_little_doubt_that_the_proposal_for_the_establishment_of_an_Ernest_Bell_Library_which_would_specialize_in_humanitarian_and_progressive_literature_and_so_form_a_sort_of_center_for_students_will_meet_with_a_wide_response%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\"  >\u00a0\u201cI have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library,\u00a0which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature,\u00a0and so form a sort of center for students, will meet with a wide response.\u201d\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Henry_S_Salt_%E2%80%93_writing_in_September_1934\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\"  >Henry S. Salt \u2013 writing in September 1934<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-3\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\"  >&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#%E2%80%9CA_people_without_a_history_is_like_a_tree_without_roots%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\"  >\u201cA people without a history is like a tree without roots.\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#April_May_2007_%E2%80%93_Satya\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\"  >April \/ May 2007 \u2013 Satya<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Q_Colleen_Patrick-Goudreau_%E2%80%93_You_use_the_phrase_%E2%80%9Chistorical_amnesia%E2%80%9D_to_refer_to_the_fact_that_contemporary_animal_activists%E2%80%94and_society_as_a_whole%E2%80%94know_nothing_of_the_legacy_of_animal_activism_in_the_US_What_are_some_of_the_effects_of_having_%E2%80%9Chistorical_amnesia%E2%80%9D_Why_is_it_so_important_to_know_our_legacy\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\"  >Q) Colleen Patrick-Goudreau \u2013 You use the phrase \u201chistorical amnesia\u201d to refer to the fact that contemporary animal activists\u2014and society as a whole\u2014know nothing of the legacy of animal activism in the U.S. What are some of the effects of having \u201chistorical amnesia\u201d? Why is it so important to know our legacy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#A_Diane_Beers_%E2%80%93_Animal_advocacy_has_an_amazing_history_yet_it_is_essentially_an_untold_story_African_American_activists_will_often_say_%E2%80%9CA_people_without_a_history_is_like_a_tree_without_roots%E2%80%9D_Indeed_if_activists_dont_know_the_history_of_their_cause_they_can_have_no_sense_of_their_movements_struggles_long-term_strategies_achievements_and_heroes_In_addition_they_cant_promote_their_long_impressive_movement_to_the_public_and_their_opponents%E2%80%94the_meat_industry_medical_research_industry_and_the_government%E2%80%94will_fill_the_void_They_have_been_the_ones_most_aggressively_and_successfully_constructing_negative_images_and_outright_myths_of_animal_advocacy_that_the_public_often_believes\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\"  >A)\u00a0Diane Beers \u2013\u00a0Animal advocacy has an amazing history, yet it is essentially an untold story. African American activists will often say, \u201cA people without a history is like a tree without roots.\u201d Indeed, if activists don\u2019t know the history of their cause, they can have no sense of their movement\u2019s struggles, long-term strategies, achievements and heroes. In addition, they can\u2019t promote their long impressive movement to the public, and their opponents\u2014the meat industry, medical research industry and the government\u2014will fill the void. They have been the ones most aggressively and successfully constructing negative images and outright myths of animal advocacy that the public often believes.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-4\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\"  >&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#An_Appeal\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\"  >An Appeal<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Please_consider_helping_us_to_build_up_the_Ernest_Bell_Library\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\"  >Please consider helping us to build up the Ernest Bell Library.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#Our_history_is_rich\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\"  >Our history is rich.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#It_is_not_yet_very_well_documented\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\"  >It is not yet very well documented.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#We_freely_share_our_items_with_museums_universities_libraries_scholars_worldwide\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\"  >We freely share our items with museums, universities, libraries &amp; scholars worldwide.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#We_have_a_wonderful_team_of_friends_supporters\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\"  >We have a wonderful team of friends \/ supporters.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6we_never_have_enough_%E2%80%93_E_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%93_%C2%A5_%E2%80%93_CHF_%E2%80%93_kr_%E2%80%93_%E2%82%A9_%E2%80%93_%EF%B7%BC_%E2%80%93_Rp_%E2%80%93_etc\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\"  >&#8230;&#8230;we never have enough\u00a0$ &#8211; \u20ac &#8211; \u00a3 &#8211; \u00a5 &#8211; CHF &#8211; kr &#8211; \u20a9 &#8211; \ufdfc &#8211; Rp &#8211; etc.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#If_anyone_would_like_more_information_please_send_an_email_to_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\"  >If anyone would like more information, please send an email to:\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#humanitarianleague_at_outlook_dot_com\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\"  >humanitarianleague (at) outlook (dot) com\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#%E2%80%93_or_message_me_through_HappyCow_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\"  >\u2013 or message me \u00a0through\u00a0HappyCow\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#https_wwwhappycownetblogauthorJohnnySensible\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\"  >https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#https_wwwhappycownetmembersprofile_pbphpid9728\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\"  >https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/members\/profile_pb.php?id=9728<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/ernest-bell\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-5\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-78\"  >&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"etbd9-0-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Ernest_Bell_%E2%80%93_from_an_editorial_in_the_Animals_Friend_Annual_Volume_for_1907\"><\/span>\u00a0Ernest Bell &#8211; from an editorial in\u00a0the Animals&#8217; Friend Annual Volume for\u00a01907<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\" data-offset-key=\"etbd9-0-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWith_regard_to_the_Humane_Diet_there_is_also_a_great_change_of_opinion_and_feeling_going_on_The_%E2%80%9Cvegetarian%E2%80%9D_used_out_of_deference_to_public_opinion_to_have_to_speak_a_little_humbly_about_his_special_%E2%80%9Cfad%E2%80%9D_but_now_we_find_it_is_the_carnivorous_man_who_adopts_the_apologetic_tone_If_he_poses_at_all_as_a_humanitarian_he_always_explains_that_he_really_takes_very_little_meat_now_and_often_adds_that_he_could_easily_do_without_that_if_he_liked_The_position_is_neither_very_logical_nor_very_kind_to_the_animals_but_it_shews_that_the_old_prejudice_is_breaking_down_and_that_there_is_a_better_time_coming_for_our_humbler_fellow-beings%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span data-offset-key=\"etbd9-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">&#8220;With regard to the Humane Diet there is also a great change of opinion and feeling going on. The &#8220;vegetarian&#8221; used, out of deference to public opinion, to have to speak a little humbly about his special &#8220;fad,&#8221; but now we find it is the carnivorous man who adopts the apologetic tone. If he poses at all as a humanitarian <\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"a8454-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">he always explains that he really takes very little meat now, and often adds that he could easily do without that if he liked. The position is neither very logical nor very kind to the animals, but it shews that the old prejudice is breaking down, and that there is a better time coming for our humbler fellow-beings.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_is_still_a_shortage_of_humanitarians_%E2%80%93_especially_ones_embracing_humane_eating\"><\/span>There is still a shortage of humanitarians &#8211; especially ones embracing humane eating.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6training_new_generations_of_young_humanitarians_%E2%80%93_starting_120_years_ago\"><\/span>&#8230;&#8230;training new generations of young humanitarians &#8211; starting 120 years ago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4>In 1896, Ernest Bell and his friend \/ assistant Jessey Wade launched a line of school text books in partnership with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.henrysalt.co.uk\/humanitarian-league\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Humanitarian League<\/a> &#8211; the &#8216;Animal Life Readers&#8217;.<\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_books_educated_children_about_animals_insects_fish_the_natural_world%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The books educated children about animals, insects, fish, the natural world&#8230;&#8230;.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_were_illustrated_with_drawings_commissioned_from_some_of_the_finest_artists_of_the_period\"><\/span>They were illustrated with drawings commissioned from some of the finest artists of the period.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_titles_were_added_regularly_An_example%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>New titles were added regularly. An example&#8230;&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 data-editor=\"diui7\" data-offset-key=\"etbd9-0-0\" data-block=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/NaturesWonders.jpg\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-16032\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16032 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/NaturesWonders.jpg\" alt=\"NaturesWonders\" width=\"580\" height=\"873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/NaturesWonders.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/NaturesWonders-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-editor=\"diui7\" data-offset-key=\"etbd9-0-0\" data-block=\"true\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_1896_school_text_book_%E2%80%93_Class_V_level_%E2%80%93_for_1011_year_olds\"><\/span>An 1896 school text book &#8211; Class V level &#8211; for 10\/11 year olds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"padding-left: 60px;\" data-offset-key=\"81a9e-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"81a9e-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/George_Bell_%26_Sons\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Wiki<\/a> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #800080;\">George Bell &amp; Sons was a book publishing house located in London, United Kingdom, from 1839 to 1986. It was founded by George Bell as an educational bookseller, with the intention of selling the output of London university presses; but became best known as an independent publisher of classics and children&#8217;s books.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"padding-left: 60px;\" data-offset-key=\"81a9e-0-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_1888_Bell_left_the_piloting_of_the_firm_to_his_sons_Edward_and_Ernest%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\" data-offset-key=\"81a9e-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">In 1888, Bell left the piloting of the firm to his sons, Edward and Ernest&#8230;&#8230;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-contents=\"true\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ernest_Bell_gave_cases_of_these_books_to_the_early_animal_shelters_and_animal_protection_charities_to_sell_at_events_to_use_as_competition_prizes%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Ernest Bell\u00a0gave cases of these books to the early animal shelters and animal protection charities, to sell at events &amp; to use as competition prizes.<span class=\"text_exposed_hide\">&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"text_exposed_show\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_1907_Ernest_Bell_was_optimistic_that_vegetarianism_would_become_%E2%80%98mainstream_He_was_correct_%E2%80%93_but_the_huge_majority_of_humans_still_choose_to_eat_abused_tortured_animals\"><\/span>In 1907 Ernest Bell was optimistic that vegetarianism would become &#8216;mainstream&#8217;. He was correct &#8211; but the huge majority of humans still choose to eat abused &amp; tortured animals.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Now_there_are_more_people_who_are_conscious_of_animals_rights_%E2%80%93_but_the_population_of_the_world_has_jumped_from_perhaps_16_billion_in_1900_to_74_billion_today\"><\/span>Now, there are more people who are conscious of animals rights &#8211; but the population of the world has jumped from perhaps 1.6 billion in 1900 to 7.4 billion today.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6so_working_to_protect_animals_and_to_ensure_that_they_have_suitable_habitats_has_never_been_more_important_There_is_still_much_work_to_be_done_%E2%80%93_promoting_logical_kindness_to_animals\"><\/span>&#8230;&#8230;so working to protect animals and to ensure that they have suitable habitats has never been more important. There is still much work to be done &#8211; promoting logical kindness to animals.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_battle_ready_%E2%80%93_brushing_up_on_our_history%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Getting battle ready &#8211; brushing up on our history&#8230;&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\" data-contents=\"true\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6if_activists_dont_know_the_history_of_their_cause_they_can_have_no_sense_of_their_movements_struggles_long-term_strategies_achievements_and_heroes_In_addition_they_cant_promote_their_long_impressive_movement_to_the_public_and_their_opponents%E2%80%94the_meat_industry_medical_research_industry_and_the_government%E2%80%94will_fill_the_void%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Diane_Beers_%E2%80%93_expanded_below\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8220;&#8230;&#8230;if activists don\u2019t know the history of their cause, they can have no sense of their movement\u2019s struggles, long-term strategies, achievements and heroes. In addition, they can\u2019t promote their long impressive movement to the public, and their opponents\u2014the meat industry, medical research industry and the government\u2014will fill the void.&#8221;<\/span> &#8211; Diane Beers &#8211; expanded below.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_links_for_some_history_of_Ernest_Bell_friends\"><\/span>9 links for some history of Ernest Bell &amp; friends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Click_on_any_of_the_links_to_go_deeper\"><\/span>Click on any of the links to go deeper.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/EB-dogs.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_%E2%80%93_Ernest_Bell_two_dog_friends_%E2%80%93_circa_1933_%E2%80%93_in_his_garden_in_Hendon_United_Kingdom\"><\/span>Photo \u2013 Ernest Bell &amp; two dog friends \u2013 circa 1933 \u2013\u00a0in his garden in Hendon, United Kingdom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4>1874 &#8211; Ernest Bell eschewing meat &#8211; click\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-alpha-restaurant-1879\/\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-alpha-restaurant-1879\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-13994 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/AlphaMenu1889.jpg\" alt=\"AlphaMenu1889\" width=\"580\" height=\"889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/AlphaMenu1889.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/AlphaMenu1889-196x300.jpg 196w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>1892 &#8211; Ernest Bell publishing Henry S. Salt&#8217;s book &#8211; Animals&#8217; Rights &#8211; click &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animals_rights_salt_1892\/\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animals_rights_salt_1892\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ARC.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8157 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ARC.jpg\" alt=\"ARC\" width=\"569\" height=\"777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ARC.jpg 569w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ARC-220x300.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Late 1800s &#8211; Ernest Bell &amp; Henry S. Salt predicting veganism &amp; founding \/ supporting multiple groups &#8211; click &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/our-etymological-past\/\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/our-etymological-past\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9667 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/ernest-bell.jpg\" alt=\"ernest-bell\" width=\"300\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/ernest-bell.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/ernest-bell-205x300.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>1902 &#8211; Ernest Bell liberating caged birds &#8211; click &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-brown-linties-by-jessey-wade-featuring-ernest-bell-as-mr-friend\/\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-brown-linties-by-jessey-wade-featuring-ernest-bell-as-mr-friend\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ernest-bell-free-once-more-580.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17495 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ernest-bell-free-once-more-580.jpg\" alt=\"ernest-bell-free-once-more-580\" width=\"580\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ernest-bell-free-once-more-580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ernest-bell-free-once-more-580-300x245.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>1914 &#8211; Ernest Bell &amp; friends engaged in undercover animal rights activism &#8211; exposing cases of abuse &#8211; click &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/undercover-activism\/\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/undercover-activism\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ChoclatF580.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14806 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ChoclatF580.jpg\" alt=\"ChoclatF580\" width=\"580\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ChoclatF580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ChoclatF580-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>1921 &#8211; Ernest Bell reflecting on the need for many thousands of animal rights activists \/ groups &#8211; click &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-need-for-many-more-pro-animal-vegan-societies\/\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-need-for-many-more-pro-animal-vegan-societies\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_we_want_is_a_lot_of_societies_%E2%80%93_the_more_the_better_we_are_inclined_to_say_We_want_one_in_every_town_and_village_and_one_against_every_form_of_cruelty_We_want_one_as_far_as_possible_in_every_individual_giving_utterance_to_his_own_views_as_far_as_he_can_yet_see_Mr_J_K_Jerome_once_said_%E2%80%9D_Five_thousand_people_in_one_society_might_do_something_but_five_thousand_societies_of_one_member_each_would_be_a_holy_trouble%E2%80%9D_And_that_we_think_is_the_ideal_to_work_towards_We_do_not_want_people_to_hand_over_their_consciences_to_a_society_and_think_they_have_done_their_duty_when_they_have_sent_half_a_crown_a_year_to_support_it\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">~ What we want is a lot of societies \u2013 the more the better we are inclined to say. We want one in every town and village, and one against every form of cruelty. We want one as far as possible, in every individual, giving utterance to his own views as far as he can yet see. Mr J. K. Jerome once said: \u201d Five thousand people in one society might do something, but five thousand societies of one member<span class=\"text_exposed_show\"> each would be a holy trouble.\u201d And that, we think, is the ideal to work towards. We do not want people to hand over their consciences to a society, and think they have done their duty when they have sent half a crown a year to support it. ~<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Note_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%98half_a_crown_0125\"><\/span><span class=\"text_exposed_show\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Note \u2013 \u2018half a crown\u2019 = \u00a30.125<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4>1924 &#8211; Ernest Bell &amp; friends starting the League for the Prohibition of Cruel Sports &#8211; click &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/league\/\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/league\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1924F580.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15917 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1924F580.jpg\" alt=\"1924F580\" width=\"580\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1924F580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1924F580-300x243.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>1933 &#8211; Ernest Bell memories \/ obituaries &#8211; click &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/art-for-the-benefit-of-animals\/\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/art-for-the-benefit-of-animals\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/L1.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7197 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/L1.jpg\" alt=\"L1\" width=\"580\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/L1.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/L1-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>1934 &#8211; the beginnings of the Ernest Bell Library &#8211; click &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/remembering-vegetarian-pioneers-henry-s-salt-ernest-bell\/\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/remembering-vegetarian-pioneers-henry-s-salt-ernest-bell\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9704 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/EBL_2.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" width=\"578\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/EBL_2.jpg 578w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/EBL_2-186x300.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-2\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_3_Main_Projects\"><\/span>Our 3 Main Projects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/our-etymological-past\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"The Henry S. Salt Archive is run and maintained by the site editors on the behalf of its patrons. However, we welcome and encourage anyone interested in the project to contribute.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">The Henry Salt Archive<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/span> is one of our, almost completed, projects.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/the-humanitarian-league-kowloon-39395\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Operating in Hong Kong alongside 'The Ernest Bell Memorial Library.' Republishing classic humanitarian books &amp; pamphlets. The Humanitarian League has been established to enforce the principle that it is iniquitous to inflict avoidable suffering on any sentient being. \"  target=\"_blank\">The Humanitarian League<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span> is our Hong Kong registered charity.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.henrysalt.co.uk\/friends\/ernest-bell\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"&quot;I have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library, which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature, and so form a sort of centre for students, will meet with a wide response.&quot; - Henry S. Salt\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">The Ernest Bell Library<\/a><\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>was conceived in 1934. It is still strong &amp; very active eighty years later \u2013\u00a0\u00a0its primary objectives are to: \u2013<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 90px;\" data-offset-key=\"7ut4h-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$7ut4h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collect_all_of_Ernest_Bells_book_non-book_works_and_make_them_easily_accessible_to_everyone\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"7ut4h-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$7ut4h.0:$7ut4h-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$7ut4h.0:$7ut4h-0-0.0\">Collect all of Ernest Bell\u2019s book &amp; non-book works and make them easily accessible to everyone.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 90px;\" data-offset-key=\"ccdnr-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$ccdnr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collect_the_literature_of_vegetarianism_and_all_the_other_humanitarian_movements_in_which_Ernest_Bell_was_so_deeply_involved\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ccdnr-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$ccdnr.0:$ccdnr-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$ccdnr.0:$ccdnr-0-0.0\">Collect the literature of vegetarianism and all the other humanitarian movements in which Ernest Bell was so deeply involved.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 90px;\" data-offset-key=\"19vng-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$19vng\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assist_students_and_scholars_in_their_research\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"19vng-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$19vng.0:$19vng-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$19vng.0:$19vng-0-0.0\">Assist students and scholars in their research.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 90px;\" data-offset-key=\"2t8qf-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$2t8qf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduce_all_aspects_of_Ernest_Bells_life_including_his_writings_campaign_work_influences_and_his_circle_of_friends\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"2t8qf-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$2t8qf.0:$2t8qf-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$2t8qf.0:$2t8qf-0-0.0\">Introduce all aspects of Ernest Bell\u2019s life, including his writings, campaign work, influences and his circle of friends.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 90px;\" data-offset-key=\"cduhd-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$cduhd\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Undertake_our_own_research_into_missing_aspects_of_Ernest_Bells_life_and_work\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"cduhd-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$cduhd.0:$cduhd-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$cduhd.0:$cduhd-0-0.0\">Undertake our own research into missing aspects of Ernest Bell\u2019s life and work.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-offset-key=\"3jtv9-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$3jtv9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_already_have_more_than_300_pieces_of_Ernest_Bells_own_writings\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"3jtv9-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$3jtv9.0:$3jtv9-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$3jtv9.0:$3jtv9-0-0.0\">We already have more than 300 pieces of Ernest Bell\u2019s own writings.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-offset-key=\"f0o17-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$f0o17\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_are_also_actively_building_a_collection_of_examples_of_promotional_material_campaign_material_fundraising_marketing_activities_etc_%E2%80%93_related_to_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"f0o17-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$f0o17.0:$f0o17-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$f0o17.0:$f0o17-0-0.0\">We are also actively building a collection of examples of promotional material, campaign material, fundraising &amp; marketing activities etc. \u2013 related to: \u2013<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 90px;\" data-offset-key=\"4t9pc-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$4t9pc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vegetarian_products\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4t9pc-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$4t9pc.0:$4t9pc-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$4t9pc.0:$4t9pc-0-0.0\">veg(etari)an products<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 90px;\" data-offset-key=\"hktc-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$hktc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vegetarian_books_other_publications\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"hktc-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$hktc.0:$hktc-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$hktc.0:$hktc-0-0.0\">veg(etari)an books &amp; other publications<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 90px;\" data-offset-key=\"1g8r0-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$1g8r0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vegetarian_organisations\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1g8r0-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$1g8r0.0:$1g8r0-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$1g8r0.0:$1g8r0-0-0.0\">veg(etari)an\u00a0organisations<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 90px;\" data-offset-key=\"1gjh2-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$1gjh2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vegetarian_businesses\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1gjh2-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$1gjh2.0:$1gjh2-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$1gjh2.0:$1gjh2-0-0.0\">veg(etari)an businesses<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 90px;\" data-offset-key=\"805f7-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$805f7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"animal_rights_organisations\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"805f7-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$805f7.0:$805f7-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$805f7.0:$805f7-0-0.0\">animal rights organisations<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 90px;\" data-offset-key=\"5b0b-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$5b0b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"animal_rights_publications\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"5b0b-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$5b0b.0:$5b0b-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$5b0b.0:$5b0b-0-0.0\">animal rights publications<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 90px;\" data-offset-key=\"5b0b-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$5b0b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"humanitarian_organisations\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1v9c2-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$1v9c2.0:$1v9c2-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$1v9c2.0:$1v9c2-0-0.0\">humanitarian organisations<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 90px;\" data-offset-key=\"6hmqj-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$6hmqj\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"humanitarian_publications\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6hmqj-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$6hmqj.0:$6hmqj-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$6hmqj.0:$6hmqj-0-0.0\">humanitarian publications<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 90px;\" data-offset-key=\"datg9-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$datg9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"rambling_clubs_run_by_members_of_the_above_groups_related_publications\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"datg9-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$datg9.0:$datg9-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$datg9.0:$datg9-0-0.0\">rambling clubs run by members of the above groups &amp; related publications<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 90px;\" data-offset-key=\"40ru9-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$40ru9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_work_of_Richard_St_Barbe_Baker_the_%E2%80%98Men_of_the_Trees_organization_its_many_sub-branches\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"40ru9-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$40ru9.0:$40ru9-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$40ru9.0:$40ru9-0-0.0\">the work of Richard St. Barbe Baker &amp; the \u2018Men of the Trees\u2019 organization &amp; its many sub-branches<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-offset-key=\"6jbn3-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$6jbn3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_currently_more_than_2000_items_in_the_Ernest_Bell_Library\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6jbn3-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$6jbn3.0:$6jbn3-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$6jbn3.0:$6jbn3-0-0.0\">There are currently more than 2,000 items in the Ernest Bell Library.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-offset-key=\"dphi-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$dphi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_will_complete_the_cataloging_of_the_collection_as_when_adequate_funds_are_available\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"dphi-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$dphi.0:$dphi-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$dphi.0:$dphi-0-0.0\">We will complete the\u00a0cataloging of the collection as &amp; when adequate funds are available.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-offset-key=\"ffptj-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$ffptj\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_is_long_past_time_for_the_library_to_go_online\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ffptj-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$ffptj.0:$ffptj-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$ffptj.0:$ffptj-0-0.0\">It is long past time for the library to go online!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\" data-offset-key=\"b29q5-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$b29q5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_%E2%80%9CI_have_little_doubt_that_the_proposal_for_the_establishment_of_an_Ernest_Bell_Library_which_would_specialize_in_humanitarian_and_progressive_literature_and_so_form_a_sort_of_center_for_students_will_meet_with_a_wide_response%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\" data-offset-key=\"b29q5-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$b29q5.0:$b29q5-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$b29q5.0:$b29q5-0-0.0\">\u00a0\u201cI have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library,\u00a0which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature,\u00a0and so form a sort of center for students, will meet with a wide response.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-offset-key=\"ptfd-0-0\" data-block=\"true\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$ptfd\"><span data-offset-key=\"ptfd-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$ptfd.0:$ptfd-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$ptfd.0:$ptfd-0-0.0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/remembering-vegetarian-pioneers-henry-s-salt-ernest-bell\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"  target=\"_blank\">Henry S. Salt<\/a><\/span> \u2013 writing in September 1934<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-3\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center; padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CA_people_without_a_history_is_like_a_tree_without_roots%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><em>\u201cA people without a history is like a tree without roots.\u201d<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: right; padding-left: 60px;\"><em>April \/ May 2007 \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.satyamag.com\/apr07\/goudreau.html\" title=\"April\/May 2007 Know Your History The Satya Interview with Diane Beers By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Satya<\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\">Q) <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.joyfulvegan.com\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Colleen Patrick-Goudreau\u2019s compassionate living philosophy is propelling plant-based eating into the mainstream and forever changing how we regard animals.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Colleen Patrick-Goudreau<\/a><\/span> \u2013 You use the phrase \u201chistorical amnesia\u201d to refer to the fact that contemporary animal activists\u2014and society as a whole\u2014know nothing of the legacy of animal activism in the U.S. What are some of the effects of having \u201chistorical amnesia\u201d? Why is it so important to know our legacy?<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\">A)\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/idratherbewithmydog.net\/professor-with-a-big-heart\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Diane Beers, teacher and writer and lifelong animal lover. I was the kid who brought home the strays \u2013thanks to mom for always letting me do so\u2013volunteered at shelters, and now teach about the history of animal rights. \"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Diane Beers<\/a><\/span> \u2013\u00a0Animal advocacy has an amazing history, yet it is essentially an untold story. African American activists will often say, \u201cA people without a history is like a tree without roots.\u201d Indeed, if activists don\u2019t know the history of their cause, they can have no sense of their movement\u2019s struggles, long-term strategies, achievements and heroes. In addition, they can\u2019t promote their long impressive movement to the public, and their opponents\u2014the meat industry, medical research industry and the government\u2014will fill the void. They have been the ones most aggressively and successfully constructing negative images and outright myths of animal advocacy that the public often believes.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-4\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Appeal\"><\/span>An Appeal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center; padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Please_consider_helping_us_to_build_up_the_Ernest_Bell_Library\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Please consider helping us to build up the Ernest Bell Library.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_history_is_rich\"><\/span>Our history is rich.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_is_not_yet_very_well_documented\"><\/span>It is not yet very well documented.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_freely_share_our_items_with_museums_universities_libraries_scholars_worldwide\"><\/span>We freely share our items with museums, universities, libraries &amp; scholars worldwide.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_have_a_wonderful_team_of_friends_supporters\"><\/span>We have a wonderful team of friends \/ supporters.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6we_never_have_enough_%E2%80%93_E_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%93_%C2%A5_%E2%80%93_CHF_%E2%80%93_kr_%E2%80%93_%E2%82%A9_%E2%80%93_%EF%B7%BC_%E2%80%93_Rp_%E2%80%93_etc\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">&#8230;&#8230;we never have enough\u00a0$ &#8211; \u20ac &#8211; \u00a3 &#8211; \u00a5 &#8211; CHF &#8211; kr &#8211; \u20a9 &#8211; \ufdfc &#8211; Rp &#8211; etc.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_anyone_would_like_more_information_please_send_an_email_to_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><strong>If anyone would like more information, please send an email to:\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"humanitarianleague_at_outlook_dot_com\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">humanitarianleague<\/span> (at) <span style=\"color: #008000;\">outlook<\/span> (dot) <span style=\"color: #008000;\">com\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_or_message_me_through_HappyCow_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><strong>\u2013 or message me \u00a0through\u00a0HappyCow\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/members\/profile_pb.php?id=9728\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/members\/profile_pb.php?id=9728<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-5\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Ernest Bell &#8211; from an editorial in\u00a0the Animals&#8217; Friend Annual Volume for\u00a01907 &#8220;With regard to the Humane Diet there is also a great change of opinion and feeling going on. The &#8220;vegetarian&#8221; used, out of deference to public opinion, to have to speak a little humbly about his special &#8220;fad,&#8221; but now we find it is the carnivorous man who adopts the apologetic tone. If he poses at all as a humanitarian he always explains that he really takes very little meat now, and often adds that he could easily do without that if he liked. The position is neither very logical nor very kind to the animals, but it shews that the old prejudice is breaking down, and that there is a better time coming for our humbler fellow-beings.&#8221; There is still a shortage of humanitarians &#8211; especially ones embracing humane eating. &#8230;&#8230;training new generations of young humanitarians &#8211; starting 120 years ago In 1896, Ernest Bell and his friend \/ assistant Jessey Wade launched a line of school text books in partnership with the Humanitarian League &#8211; the &#8216;Animal Life Readers&#8217;. The books educated children about animals, insects, fish, the natural world&#8230;&#8230;. 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