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Memoirs of John Howard, The Christian Philanthropist (1836) is a biographical account of the life and work of John Howard, a prominent British social reformer and philanthropist of the 18th century. The book is written by Thomas Taylor, an English author and historian who was a contemporary of Howard. The memoirs provide a detailed and comprehensive overview of Howard's life, including his childhood, education, career, and philanthropic activities. The book also explores Howard's religious beliefs and how they influenced his work as a social reformer. The memoirs highlight Howard's efforts to improve the conditions of prisons and hospitals in England, as well as his advocacy for the abolition of slavery. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social reform and philanthropy in England during the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166329099
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 458
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x24 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 608 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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Memoirs of John Howard, The Christian Philanthropist (1836) is a biographical account of the life and work of John Howard, a prominent British social reformer and philanthropist of the 18th century. The book is written by Thomas Taylor, an English author and historian who was a contemporary of Howard. The memoirs provide a detailed and comprehensive overview of Howard's life, including his childhood, education, career, and philanthropic activities. The book also explores Howard's religious beliefs and how they influenced his work as a social reformer. The memoirs highlight Howard's efforts to improve the conditions of prisons and hospitals in England, as well as his advocacy for the abolition of slavery. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social reform and philanthropy in England during the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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