Henry Box Brown

Henry Box Brown
Author: Kathleen Chater
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2020-08-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 1476679223

Henry Box Brown is well known in America for escaping slavery by being packed in a box and mailed from Virginia to Philadelphia. The passing of the Fugitive Slave Act in 1850 made it unsafe for Brown to remain in America. He relocated to England where he had a very successful career, initially as a speaker on abolitionism before he began speaking on other subjects and then branched out into other forms of entertainment, including magic. He married Jane Floyd, who, with their children, appeared in his acts. This book concentrates on the relatively unknown period of his life in Britain, detailing both how he was received and how he developed as a performer. It is the biography of a brave, intelligent individualist who was always willing to learn and to take chances, becoming the first black man to achieve landmarks in British law and entertainment.

Place Names in Kent

Place Names in Kent
Author: J. W. Horsley
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2023-10-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3387089333

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840

Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840
Author: Geoffrey W. Beard
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 1088
Release: 1986
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

A reference work on furniture makers active in England between 1660 and 1840. It lists makers in alphabetical order, recording biographical details, commissions, and information about signed or documented pieces, together with full supporting references.

A Londoner's London

A Londoner's London
Author: Wilfred Whitten
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781020759536

Discover London like a local with this charming guide by Wilfred Whitten, illustrated by Frank L. Emanuel. From hidden alleyways to famous landmarks, Whitten takes us on a journey through the heart of the city, sharing fascinating historical anecdotes and insider tips along the way. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.