Josiah Mason, 1795-1881 : Birmingham's Benevolent Benefactor - An Appraisal of His Life and Work Paperback / softback
by Brian Jones
Paperback / softback
Description
This biography of Josiah Mason, prompted by the bicentenary of his birth in 1795, covers the philanthropist and pen manufacturer's connections with the city of Birmingham.
These include: the establishment of an orphanage, his scientific developments in electroplating, his establishment of the pen-nib trade, charities still active at Birmingham University, and the Josiah Mason Trust.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:128 pages, 50 b&w photographs, 10 line drawings
- Publisher:Brewin Books
- Publication Date:30/01/1995
- Category:
- ISBN:9781858580425
Information
-
Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:128 pages, 50 b&w photographs, 10 line drawings
- Publisher:Brewin Books
- Publication Date:30/01/1995
- Category:
- ISBN:9781858580425