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JOSIAH MASON, 1795-1881
BIRMINGHAM'S BENEVOLENT BENEFACTOR - AN APPRAISAL OF HIS LIFE AND WORK |
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Brian Jones |
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ISBN 10: |
1858580420 |
ISBN 13: |
9781858580425 |
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Publisher: |
BREWIN BOOKS |
Pub. date: |
30 January, 1995 |
Pages: |
128 |
Description: |
This biography of Josiah Mason covers the philanthropist and pen manufacturer's connections with the city of Birmingham. These include his scientific developments in electroplating and his establishment of the pen-nib trade, an orphanage, and charities at Birmingham University. |
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. |
Illustrations: |
50 b&w photographs, 10 line drawings |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Brewin Books |
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