Gregory Benjamin 1820 1900 (4 results)

First Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Spine sun-toned. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; viii, 584 pages ; 22 cm. Subjects; Fowler, Joseph (1791-1851). Wesleyan Methodist Church History 19th century. Methodism History 19th century. Great Britain Church history 19th century. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Spine sun-toned. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; viii, 584 pages ; 22 cm. Subjects; Fowler, Joseph (1791-1851). Wesleyan Methodist Church History 19th century. Methodism History 19th century. Great Britain Church history 19th century. 1 Kg.…

London : Wesleyan Conference Office, 1879. Sixth edition. Octavo, gilt-lettered green cloth (rubbed and marked), lacks the front free endpaper, pp. viii, 382, portrait frontispiece, internally clean. Autobiography of the English born Wesleyan businessman, influential in Melbourne commerce and one of the Founders of Wesley College, Melbourne, in 1866.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 357 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1872. Text in English. This comprehensive biography explores the life and legacy of Walter Powell, a distinguished merchant and philanthropist who played a significant role in the commercial and social development of Melbourne and London during the 19th century. The work provides detailed insights into Powell's business ventures, his contributions to charitable causes, and his unwavering commitment to Christian principles. Compiled by Linus Pierpont Brockett and Benjamin Gregory, this memoir offers a valuable perspective on the intersection of commerce, philanthropy, and faith in Victorian-era society. The text is particularly relevant for historians of business, urban development, and religious philanthropy, as well as those interested in the transnational connections between Australia and Britain in the 19th century. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…