Account of the Management of the Poor in Hamburgh Since The Year 1788 in a Letter to Some Friends of the Poor in Great Britain
by Casper Voght
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- good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Good
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About This Item
UK, 1817. First Edition . Soft cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Account of the Management of the Poor in Hamburgh Since The Year 1788 in a Letter to Some Friends of the Poor in Great Britain by Casper Voght 1st 1817. Caspar Voght (17 November 1752 - 20 March 1839) was a German merchant and social reformer from Hamburg (today Germany). Together with his business partner he led one of the largest trading firms in Hamburg during the second half of the 18th Century. On numerous trade trips, he completely crossed the European continent. One of his greatest achievements was reforming the welfare system of Hamburg. From 1785 he dedicated himself to strengthening agricultural and horticultural projects and built a model agricultural community in Flottbek, close to the gates of Hamburg. An important document/pamphlet on the poverty of early Germany and how his improvements have benefitted society. Includes a chart at the rear.The pamphlet is good, complete and is 42 pages. A few light spine tears to last page.Pages lightly age toned. Taken from a book. It measures 20cm x 13cm. More images can be taken upon request. Ref 15211
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- Bookseller
- Lasting Words Ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 020088
- Title
- Account of the Management of the Poor in Hamburgh Since The Year 1788 in a Letter to Some Friends of the Poor in Great Britain
- Author
- Casper Voght
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1817
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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