Josiah Mason, 1795-1881: Birmingham's Benevolent Benefactor - An Appraisal of His Life and Work

by Brian Jones (Author)

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  Paperback
  1995

  $7.83

  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.