Download or read book Patterns of Philanthropy written by Martin Gorsky and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 1999 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bristol in the 19th century was characterized by the development of voluntary organizations, which set out to address problems and promote good. This text is a study of the debate over control of civic charities during this era of municipal reform.