Autobiographical Sketches And Personal Recollections By George T. Angell (1892)

By Geo T Angell and Angell George Thorndike

Book Overview

Autobiographical Sketches and Personal Recollections by George T. Angell is a memoir written by George Thorndike Angell in 1892. The book is a personal account of Angell's life, detailing his experiences and accomplishments as a lawyer, animal rights activist, and founder of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.The memoir begins with Angell's childhood in Southbridge, Massachusetts, where he was raised by his mother and grandmother. He then goes on to describe his education at Harvard Law School and his early career as a lawyer in Boston. Angell also discusses his involvement in the animal rights movement, including his work to pass legislation protecting animals from cruelty and abuse.Throughout the book, Angell shares personal anecdotes and reflections on his life and work. He discusses his relationships with family and friends, as well as his travels and experiences abroad. The memoir also includes photographs and illustrations that provide a visual record of Angell's life and work.Overall, Autobiographical Sketches and Personal Recollections is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in the animal rights movement and a valuable historical document for anyone interested in the history of animal welfare in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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: 1166446751
• ISBN13: 9781166446758
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"