Illustrated Girard College (1898) - Henry Atlee Ingram - Bog

Illustrated Girard College (1898) is a book written by Henry Atlee Ingram that provides a comprehensive description of the Girard College, which is a boarding school established in Philadelphia in 1833 by the philanthropist Stephen Girard. The book is a historical account of the college, including its founding, architecture, curriculum, and notable alumni. The book is filled with illustrations and photographs that showcase the college's stunning architecture, including its Greek Revival-style buildings and expansive grounds. The book also details the college's unique mission of providing education to orphaned boys, which was a groundbreaking concept at the time. Overall, Illustrated Girard College (1898) is an informative and visually stunning book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of America's most prestigious educational institutions.To Which Is Added A Short Biography Of Stephen Girard, Abstracted From The Life And Character Of Stephen Girard.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.