Regional British History, 19th Century British History - Victorian Era (1837-1901), Britain - Historical Biography - 19th Century, Philanthropists & Volunteers - Biography, Philanthropy
Log in to track your reading progress.
Overview
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.
Synopsis
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.
Book Details
Published
January 1, 1995
Publisher
Brewin Books
Pages
128
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781858580425