History Of The Humane Society Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

""History Of The Humane Society Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts: With A Selected List Of Premiums"" is a book written by Francis Parkman and published in 1876. The book provides a detailed history of the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which was founded in 1785 with the aim of promoting the preservation of human life and alleviating suffering. The author traces the society's evolution from its early days to the mid-19th century, highlighting its achievements and challenges along the way. The book also includes a selected list of premiums that were awarded by the society to individuals who demonstrated exceptional bravery or heroism in saving lives. Overall, ""History Of The Humane Society Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts: With A Selected List Of Premiums"" is a fascinating account of an organization that played an important role in promoting public safety and welfare in Massachusetts during the 18th and 19th centuries.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.