Publisher's Synopsis
""Remarkable Occurrences In The Life Of Jonas Hanway"" is a biography written by John Pugh. The book recounts the life of Jonas Hanway, a notable English traveler and philanthropist who lived in the 18th century. The biography is divided into two parts: the first part provides an overview of Hanway's life, while the second part focuses on his travels in Russia and Persia.The biography begins with a brief introduction to Hanway's family background and childhood. It then moves on to his early career as a merchant in the East India Company, which took him to various parts of the world. The book describes Hanway's involvement in social and political causes, including his efforts to improve the conditions of chimney sweeps and his advocacy for the establishment of Foundling Hospitals.The second part of the book is devoted to Hanway's travels in Russia and Persia. The author provides a detailed account of Hanway's journey, describing his encounters with various people and his observations of the customs and traditions of the countries he visited. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize Hanway's travels.Overall, ""Remarkable Occurrences In The Life Of Jonas Hanway"" is a comprehensive biography that sheds light on the life and achievements of a remarkable figure in English history. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and political climate of the 18th century, as well as the customs and traditions of Russia and Persia during that time.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.
