PUGH, John. REMARKABLE OCCURRENCES IN THE LIFE OF JONAS HANWAY, ESQ. - First edition

Comprehending an abstract of such parts of his travels In Russia, and Persia, as are the most interesting; a short history of the rise and progress of the charitable and political institutions founded or supported by him; Several Anecdotes, and an Attempt to Delineate his Character. London: Printed by J. Davis for the author, 1787. 8vo (9", 22.9 cm). [2], x, 262 pp., folded plate: map. Printed by J. Davis for the author, and sold by Payne and Son, at the Mewse Gate; Cadel, in the Strand; Sewel, in Cornhill; and Flexney, in Holborn. First edition: A biography of Jonas Hanway noted traveler, philanthropist, and social reformer. A governor of Foundling Hospital and founder of Magdalen House, Hanway took on many causes. He sought to assist the poor, especially poor youth, by addressing infant mortality and the plight of chimney sweeps. Jonas Hanway advocated individual confinement for prisoners. ESTC T76848. Lowndes II, p.993. DNB 24, p.312-316. Encylopaedia Britannica XII, p.932. Contemporary quarter calf with paper covers. Top edge trimmed; fore and lower deckle edges. 1888 ownership to front pastedown. Opens to fold-out map of the Caspian Sea. Closes with "A correct list of all the writings of Jonas Hanway, Esq. arranged in the order in which they were published." Head, tail, and spine label chipped, joints starting, pages with sporadic small stains; rear fly-leaf lacking large chip, edges age-toned. Very good. 1/4 Calf. (878)