Author: W. H. Davenport Adams
Title: A Book of Earnest Lives
Description: London, Swan Sonnenschein & Co. 1889. Cloth. W. H. Davenport Adams' collection of biographies of inspiring people, including William Wilberforce, Lady Mary Montagu and John Howard. The third edition of this uncommon work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with pictorial gilt to the front board. Prize bookplate to the front paste down from Burlington St. Morning School. William Henry Davenport Adams (1828-1891) was a prolific English writer and journalist. In this work, Adams compiled biographies of famous philanthropists, intended to inspire his Victorian audience. Each chapter focuses on different sectors, such as education, prison reform, and missionary work. Among those mentioned are: William Wilberforce, John Colet, Lady Mary Montagu, John Howard, Sister Dora and John Eliot. Four pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with very light shelf wear to the extremities and a couple of small marks to the spine and front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for the odd spot and a little age toning to the first and last couple of pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Keywords: Biography Davenport Adams William Wilberforce Missionaries Davenport Adams Slave Trade Lady Mary Montagu Not Stated


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