Memorials Of John Price Of Brigend: With An Appendix (1862)

By Thomas Osborn

Book Overview

Memorials of John Price of Brigend: With an Appendix (1862) is a book written by Thomas Osborn that provides an account of the life and legacy of John Price, a prominent figure in the Welsh community of Brigend. The book includes a detailed biography of Price, tracing his life from his early years to his rise as a successful businessman and philanthropist. It also explores his contributions to the local community and his efforts to promote education and social welfare.In addition to the main narrative, the book includes an appendix that contains a collection of letters, documents, and other materials related to Price's life and work. These include correspondence with prominent figures of the time, such as the poet Robert Southey and the philanthropist William Wilberforce, as well as reports and accounts of Price's various charitable projects.Overall, Memorials of John Price of Brigend provides a valuable insight into the life of a remarkable individual and the social and cultural context in which he lived. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Welsh history, social reform, and philanthropy.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: 1437077285
• ISBN13: 9781437077285
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"