A Memoir Of General James Oglethorpe: One Of The Earliest Reformers Of Prison Discipline In England And The Founder Of Georgia In America (1867) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436739726)

""A Memoir of General James Oglethorpe"" is a book written by Robert Wright in 1867. The book is a biography of General James Oglethorpe, who was one of the earliest reformers of prison discipline in England and the founder of Georgia in America. The book provides a detailed account of Oglethorpe's life, starting from his childhood and early education, to his military career and his role in the founding of Georgia. The book also covers Oglethorpe's efforts to improve the conditions of prisoners in England, which led to the establishment of the first penitentiary in the country. It explores the various challenges Oglethorpe faced during his military career, including his involvement in the War of the Austrian Succession and the Battle of Bloody Marsh. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Oglethorpe's life and achievements, and sheds light on his contributions to the fields of prison reform and colonialism. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the life and legacy of General James Oglethorpe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert Wright
ISBN-10: 1436739721
ISBN-13: 9781436739726
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d