Publisher's Synopsis
James Hack Tuke: A Memoir is a biographical work written by James Hack Tuke himself and published in 1899. Tuke was an Irish Quaker philanthropist who dedicated his life to improving the lives of the poor and oppressed. The book provides a detailed account of Tuke's life, from his childhood in York, England, to his work in Ireland, where he helped to alleviate poverty and suffering during the Great Famine of the 1840s. Tuke's memoir also covers his travels to the United States, where he worked to improve the conditions of African American slaves and helped to establish schools for freed slaves. The book provides insight into Tuke's personal and professional relationships, including his marriage to his wife, Rachel, and his collaborations with other social reformers of the time. Throughout the memoir, Tuke reflects on his motivations for his philanthropic work, which he attributes to his Quaker faith and his belief in the importance of social justice. The book serves as both a historical account of Tuke's life and a testament to his enduring legacy as a humanitarian and advocate for social change.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.
