Author: Rev. James Baker
Title: The Life of Sir Thomas Bernard
Description: London, John Murray, 1819. First edition. Leather. A first edition of this very scarce biography of English social reformer Sir Thomas Bernard. A first edition of this very scarce biography of Sir Thomas Bernard, third Baronet. In this interesting biography, James Baker offers an outline of the Life of English social reformer Sir Thomas Bernard. Having married a rich wife, Bernard devoted his time to social projects, working as a treasurer for the Foundling Hospital for abandoned babies in 1795-1806, and establishing the Society for Bettering the Condition and Increasing the Comforts of the Poor. As well as promoting vaccination, improving the conditions of child labour, and advocating allotments, he was a leading proponent of Regent's Canal in London. In a contemporary full calf binding. Externally, lovely. The front hinge is just beginning to crack near the tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Aside from the frontispiece which is lightly foxed, pages are bright and clean throughout. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .

Keywords: The Life of Sir Thomas Bernard English Social Reform Salt Duties Royal Insitution English Social Reform Very Scarce Leather Binding Not Stated


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