James Hack Tuke: A Memoir (1899)

by James Hack Tuke and Edward Fry

Book Overview

James Hack Tuke: A Memoir is a biographical work written by James Hack Tuke himself and published in 1899. Tuke was an Irish Quaker philanthropist who dedicated his life to improving the lives of the poor and oppressed. The book provides a detailed account of Tuke's life, from his childhood in York, England, to his work in Ireland, where he helped to alleviate poverty and suffering during the Great Famine of the 1840s. Tuke's memoir also covers his...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164928899
• ISBN13: 9781164928898
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"