Howard: Letters And Memories

By William Tallack

Book Overview

Howard: Letters and Memories is a book written by William Tallack that provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of the British philanthropist John Howard. The book is a collection of letters and memoirs that offer insight into Howard's personal and professional life, including his travels, his efforts to improve prison conditions, and his advocacy for social justice. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of Howard's life. The first section provides an overview of Howard's early life and his upbringing in England. The subsequent sections delve into his travels across Europe and his observations on the state of prisons in various countries. The book also includes a section on Howard's advocacy for social justice, highlighting his efforts to improve the lives of the poor and marginalized communities in England. The final section of the book features letters and memoirs from individuals who knew Howard personally, providing a unique perspective on his character and legacy.Overall, Howard: Letters and Memories is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of social justice and the life of one of its most prominent advocates. The book offers a detailed and intimate portrait of John Howard and his contributions to the world.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: 1432656481
• ISBN13: 9781432656485
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"