Publisher's Synopsis
""A Biographical Sketch of Sir William Harpur, Knight"" is a book written by Thomas Allen Blyth in 1864. The book provides a detailed account of the life and achievements of Sir William Harpur, who is renowned for being the founder of the Bedford Schools and also serving as the Lord Mayor of London in 1561. The author has compiled the information from various sources and has presented it in a concise and easy-to-understand manner. The book highlights Sir William Harpur's philanthropic work and his contributions towards education. It also sheds light on the political and social climate of the 16th century, providing a historical context for Sir William Harpur's life. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, philanthropy, and the political and social climate of the 16th century England.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.
