Moses Brown
Reluctant Reformer
Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Colonial Period (1600-1775), Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Biography & Memoir, Historical
| Author: | Mack Thompson | ISBN: | 9780807838440 |
| Publisher: | Omohundro Institute and University of North Carolina Press | Publication: | December 1, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Omohundro Institute and University of North Carolina Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Mack Thompson |
| ISBN: | 9780807838440 |
| Publisher: | Omohundro Institute and University of North Carolina Press |
| Publication: | December 1, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Omohundro Institute and University of North Carolina Press |
| Language: | English |
Moses Brown carried on a wide range of business activities, seeking profit as capital for humanitarian purposes. He became a reluctant participant and eventually a leader in many reform movements--crusades against slavery and war; efforts to provide education for the underprivileged, orphans, and Afro-Americans; and programs of urban redevelopment and public health.
Originally published in 1962.
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Moses Brown carried on a wide range of business activities, seeking profit as capital for humanitarian purposes. He became a reluctant participant and eventually a leader in many reform movements--crusades against slavery and war; efforts to provide education for the underprivileged, orphans, and Afro-Americans; and programs of urban redevelopment and public health.
Originally published in 1962.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
