Josiah Mason, 1795-1881: Birmingham's Benevolent Benefactor - An Appraisal of His Life and Work by Brian Jones
This biography of Josiah Mason, prompted by the bicentenary of his birth in 1795, covers the philanthropist and pen manufacturer's connections with the city of Birmingham. These include: the establishment of an orphanage, his scientific developments in electroplating, his establishment of the pen-nib trade, charities still active at Birmingham University, and the Josiah Mason Trust.