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Brian Jones
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Josiah Mason, 1795-1881: Birmingham's Benevolent Benefactor |
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English |
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Paperback |
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128 |
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1995-01-30 |
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1858580420 |
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Brewin Books |
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0.62 pounds |
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5.75 x 8.19 x 0.47 inches |
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Product 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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http://bookmooch.com/1858580420 |
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