Josiah Mason - Birmingham's Benevolent Benefactor
Brian Jones
- Price: £9.95
- Publisher: Brewin Books
- ISBN: 9781858580425
- Availability: In Stock
This biography of Josiah Mason, prompted by the bicentenary of his birth in 1795, covers the philanthropist and pen manufacturers 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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Format | Paperback |
Pages | 160 |
Dimensions | 210mm x 148mm |
Illustrations | black & white |