Publisher's Synopsis
The History and Objects of the Foundling Hospital: With a Memoir of the Founder (1865) is a book written by John Brownlow. The book provides a detailed account of the history and objectives of the Foundling Hospital, which was established in London in the mid-18th century to provide care for abandoned and orphaned children. The author also includes a memoir of the hospital's founder, Thomas Coram, who dedicated his life to improving the lives of these vulnerable children. The book explores the social and political context in which the hospital was established, as well as the challenges it faced in its early years. It also discusses the various initiatives and programs implemented by the hospital to provide education, healthcare, and other essential services to the children under its care. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of child welfare and social justice in England.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.
