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A Memoir Of General James Oglethorpe: One Of The Earliest Reformers Of Prison Discipline In England And The Founder Of Georgia In America (1867)

A Memoir Of General James Oglethorpe: One Of The Earliest Reformers Of Prison Discipline In England And The Founder Of Georgia In America (1867)

Hardcover

Historical FiguresColonial Period (1600-1775)Criminology

ISBN10: 1436998875
ISBN13: 9781436998871
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.77
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Memoir of General James Oglethorpe is a historical account of the life and achievements of General James Oglethorpe, a prominent figure in British history. The book explores Oglethorpe's role as a reformer of prison discipline in England and his subsequent founding of the colony of Georgia in America. Written by Robert Wright and originally published in 1867, the book provides a detailed look at Oglethorpe's life and accomplishments, including his military career, his political activism, and his philanthropic endeavors. The book also examines the social and political context of Oglethorpe's time, shedding light on the challenges he faced as a reformer and as a colonial leader. Overall, A Memoir of General James Oglethorpe is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in British and American history, prison reform, and colonialism.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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