Dorothea, Dix Lynde - D L. THE GARLAND OF FLORA [ 1st ] Start Price USD 3,975.00 Current Price USD 3,975.00 Time Left 5 days 3 hours 16 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 16, 2008 End Time Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Location Pomona, New York See more about 'Dorothea, Dix Lynde - D L. THE GARLAND OF FLORA [ 1st ]' Description Dorothea, Dix Lynde. THE GARLAND OF FLORA. Boston: S.G. Goodrich and Co, 1829. First Edition First Printing. Very Good in boards. (1802 - 87), American philanthropist and reformer, born in Hampden, Maine. About 1820 she established a school for girls in Boston and served as its head during the ensuing 15 years. She became interested in conditions in almshouses and prisons in 1841 after visiting such institutions in Massachusetts. Subsequently, she set about securing legislation for their improvement. Through her activities, institutions for the insane and destitute were founded in 20 states and in Canada. Her efforts also resulted in drastic reforms in prison and almshouse conditions in European countries. During the American Civil War she served with the Union army as superintendent of women nurses. Her writings include The Garland of Flora (1829) and Prisons and Prison Discipline (1845). PLEASE SEE THOUSANDS OF RARE VOLUMES IN OUR EBAY STORE!!!! For additional inquiries, please email us at Info@RareBookCellar.com All Volumes are as described and are returnable for any reason within 10 days of receipt. Payments: We Accept all Major Credit Cards through Paypal, Shipping: All items ship though United States Postal Service. If you have any special requests, please let us know beforehand. International and Overnight shipping is available. Please be advised for Overnight shipping extra fees apply, contact us for rates. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Andale! PLEASE SEE THOUSANDS OF RARE VOLUMES IN OUR EBAY STORE!!!! Place a Bid!