Some Great Charitable Trusts Of Great Britain (1887)

By Charles A. Chase

Book Overview

""Great Charitable Trusts of Great Britain"" is a historical book written by Charles Augustus Chase and published in 1887. The book provides a comprehensive overview of some of the most notable charitable trusts in Great Britain during the 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different charitable trust. The trusts discussed in the book include the Royal Hospitals of London, the Foundling Hospital, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, among others. The author provides detailed information about the history, purpose, and activities of each trust. He also discusses the impact that these trusts had on society and the ways in which they helped to improve the lives of the less fortunate. In addition to providing historical information about these charitable trusts, the book also includes illustrations and photographs that help to bring the subject matter to life. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of charitable organizations in Great Britain and the role that they played in society during the 19th century.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: 1120751489
• ISBN13: 9781120751485
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"