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He would remain prisoner for debt in [[Fleet Prison]] and subsequently in the king's bench for 7 years.<ref name=ODNB/> |
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In 1691 he published ''The Cry of the Oppressed'', a moving appeal on behalf of |
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Revision as of 10:59, 16 July 2008
Moses Pitt (c1639 - 1697) was a bookseller and printer notable for the production of his Atlas of the world; a project that was supported by the Royal Society and in particular Christopher Wren.[1]
He originated from Cornwall and commenced publishing in 1667 from his base in Little Britain, London. His work was characterised by its learned content and included authors such as Robert Boyle and Gilbert Burnet.[1]
His Atlas was initially intended to be 12 volumes and he continued to undertake other work for the Royal Society. However rising costs, estimated by Pitt at £1000 per volume, contributed to his eventual bankruptcy and only 4 volumes were ever produced.[1]
He would remain prisoner for debt in Fleet Prison and subsequently in the king's bench for 7 years.[1]
In 1691 he published The Cry of the Oppressed, a moving appeal on behalf of himself and all prisoners for debt across the nation.[1]