A Letter From A Member Of The Marine Society: Showing The Piety, Generosity, And Utility Of Their Design (1757)

By Jonas Hanway

Book Overview

""A Letter From A Member Of The Marine Society: Showing The Piety, Generosity, And Utility Of Their Design"" is a book written by Jonas Hanway in 1757. The book is a letter addressed to the public, in which Hanway describes the Marine Society and its purpose. The Marine Society was a charitable organization established in London in 1756, with the aim of improving the lives of seafarers and their families. Hanway explains the piety, generosity, and utility of the Society's design, detailing the various initiatives and programs that the organization has undertaken to support seafarers. The book also includes accounts of the Society's members and their experiences, as well as testimonials from seafarers who have benefited from the Society's assistance. Overall, ""A Letter From A Member Of The Marine Society"" is a historical account of a charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of seafarers during a time when their work was essential to global trade and commerce.With Respect To The Sea Service, At This Important Crisis, Addressed To All True Friends Of Their Country.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104595303
• ISBN13: 9781104595302
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"