| Moses Brown: Reluctant Reformer Contributor(s): Thompson, Mack (Author) |
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ISBN: 0807838454 ISBN-13: 9780807838457 Publisher: Omohundro Institute and University of North C OUR PRICE: $47.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Historical - History | United States - Colonial Period (1600-1775) - History | United States - Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) |
| Series: Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American Histo |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 9" (0.62 lbs) 334 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Moses Brown carried on a wide range of business activities, seeking profit as capital for humanitarian purposes. He became a reluctant participant and eventually a leader in many reform movements--crusades against slavery and war; efforts to provide education for the underprivileged, orphans, and Afro-Americans; and programs of urban redevelopment and public health. Originally published in 1962. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. |