John Hope philanthropist and reformer : Abridged Edition
Jamie, David1907
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An abridged version of “The Life of John Hope” issued to mark the centenary of his birth. This book tells of the life John Hope, a philanthropist and reformer (born in Edinburgh in 1807, died in 1893), and of how he founded a temperance movement for children in Edinburgh in 1847. This was the British League of Juvenile Abstainers and was funded by Mr Hope, a wealthy lawyer. Members had to abstain from alcoholic drinks, tobacco and opium, and study the bible.
Main title:
John Hope philanthropist and reformer : Abridged Edition / David Jamie.
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Imprint:
Edinburgh : Hope Trust, 1907.
Collation:
272p. : photos., ; 22 cm.
Local class:
B/HOP
Language:
English
BRN:
3451037