Publisher's Synopsis
The History and Objects of the Foundling Hospital: With a Memoir of the Founder is a book written by John Brownlow in 1865. The book is a comprehensive account of the Foundling Hospital, a charitable institution established in London in the 18th century to care for abandoned and orphaned children. The book provides a detailed history of the hospital, its founders, and its various activities over the years.In addition to the history of the hospital, the book also includes a memoir of the founder, Thomas Coram. Coram was a philanthropist who devoted much of his life to the establishment of the Foundling Hospital. The memoir provides insights into Coram's life and work, and sheds light on the motivations that drove him to create the hospital.The book is well-researched and provides a wealth of information on the Foundling Hospital, including its organization, management, and funding. It also includes a number of illustrations and photographs that help to bring the history of the hospital to life.Overall, The History and Objects of the Foundling Hospital: With a Memoir of the Founder is an important work of historical scholarship that sheds light on a little-known but significant chapter in the history of charitable institutions in England. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social welfare, philanthropy, and child welfare in the 18th and 19th centuries.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.
