Edward Colston, The Philanthropist: His Life And Times, Including A Memoir Of His Father (1852) - Couverture souple

Garrard, Thomas

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1436829984 ISBN 13 : 9781436829984

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

Edward Colston, The Philanthropist: His Life And Times, Including A Memoir Of His Father (1852) is a biographical book written by Thomas Garrard. The book tells the story of Edward Colston, a prominent figure in Bristol during the 17th and 18th centuries. Colston was a wealthy merchant, member of parliament, and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Bristol, including the founding of schools, hospitals, and almshouses. The book provides a detailed account of Colston's life, including his upbringing, business ventures, political career, and philanthropic endeavors. It also includes a memoir of Colston's father, William Colston, who was also a successful merchant and philanthropist. The book offers insights into the social and economic context of Bristol during Colston's lifetime and sheds light on the motivations behind his charitable work. Overall, Edward Colston, The Philanthropist: His Life And Times, Including A Memoir Of His Father (1852) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Bristol, philanthropy, and the life of Edward Colston.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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1436829984
• ISBN 13: 9781436829984
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 528
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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