This biography of Josiah Mason, prompted by the bicentenary of his birth in 1795, covers the philanthropist and pen manufacturer's connections with the city of Birmingham. These include: the establishment of an orphanage, his scientific developments in electroplating, his establishment of the pen-nib trade, charities still active at Birmingham University, and the Josiah Mason Trust.
- ISBN10 1858580420
- ISBN13 9781858580425
- Publish Date 30 January 1995
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Brewin Books
- Format Paperback
- Pages 128
- Language English