The History Of Mercer's Charitable Hospital In Dublin, Part 1: To The End Of The Year 1742 (1860)

By Horatio Townsend

Book Overview

""The History of Mercer's Charitable Hospital in Dublin, Part 1: To the End of the Year 1742"" is a book written by Horatio Townsend in 1860. It provides a detailed account of the establishment and early years of Mercer's Charitable Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. The hospital was founded in 1734 by Mary Mercer, a wealthy benefactor who aimed to provide medical care for the poor and destitute in the city. The book covers the hospital's early years, including its construction, funding, and the challenges it faced in providing medical care to the poor. It also includes biographical information about Mary Mercer and other key figures involved in the hospital's establishment. The book is part of a larger series on the history of Dublin, and serves as an important resource for those interested in the history of healthcare and philanthropy in Ireland.""With Notes And An Appendix.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: 1165648482
• ISBN13: 9781165648481
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"