Bøger af Henry Atlee Ingram

With An Appendix Descriptive Of Girard College.

The Life and Character of Stephen Girard - of the city of Philadelphia is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1887.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The Life and Character of Stephen Girard of the City of Philadelphia, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Mariner and Merchant (1886) is a biography written by Henry Atlee Ingram. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Stephen Girard, a prominent figure in the history of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. Girard was a successful mariner and merchant who amassed a great fortune through his business ventures and investments. He was also a philanthropist who made significant contributions to education and public welfare. The book traces Girard's life from his early years in France to his arrival in America and his rise to prominence in the business world. It also explores his personal life, including his relationships and family. The author uses a variety of sources, including Girard's own writings and letters, to create a vivid portrait of this influential figure. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or American business and philanthropy.With An Appendix Descriptive Of Girard College.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.

To Which Is Added A Short Biography Of Stephen Girard, Abstracted From The Life And Character Of Stephen Girard.