History Of George Heriot's Hospital, With A Memoir Of The Founder (1859) - William Steven - Bog

""History of George Heriot's Hospital, with a Memoir of the Founder"" is a book written by William Steven in 1859. The book provides a comprehensive history of George Heriot's Hospital, a charitable institution founded in Edinburgh, Scotland in the 17th century. The book covers the origins of the hospital, its development over time, and the various individuals who played a role in its establishment and management. Additionally, the book includes a memoir of the hospital's founder, George Heriot, a prominent goldsmith and jeweler who was also a philanthropist. The memoir provides insight into Heriot's life and work, as well as his motivations for founding the hospital. Overall, ""History of George Heriot's Hospital, with a Memoir of the Founder"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of charitable institutions in Scotland, as well as the life and legacy of George Heriot.""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.