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History Of The Humane Society Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts: With A Selected List Of Premiums (1876)

History Of The Humane Society Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts: With A Selected List Of Premiums (1876)

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1164673319
ISBN13: 9781164673316
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
History Of The Humane Society Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts: With A Selected List Of Premiums is a book written by Francis Parkman and published in 1876. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which was founded in 1786 with the aim of promoting the preservation of human life and the relief of distress. The book provides a detailed description of the society's activities, including its efforts to improve the safety of navigation, to provide aid to shipwrecked sailors, to rescue drowning victims, and to care for the sick and injured. It also includes a list of premiums that were awarded by the society for acts of bravery and heroism in the face of danger or adversity.Parkman's book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of humanitarianism and the role of voluntary organizations in promoting social welfare. It provides a fascinating insight into the work of the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the impact that it had on the lives of people in the region.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.

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