Robert Gordon, 1665-1731 - Robert Gordon - Bog

Robert Gordon, 1665-1731: His Hospital, 1750-1876, And His College, 1880 (1886) is a book written by Robert Gordon himself. The book covers the history of Robert Gordon, a Scottish merchant and philanthropist who lived from 1665 to 1731. The book is divided into two parts, the first part covering the history of Gordon's Hospital, which was established in 1750 to provide education for poor children in Aberdeen. The second part of the book covers the history of Gordon's College, which was established in 1880 and was named after Robert Gordon. The book provides a detailed account of the founding and development of these two institutions, including their architecture, curriculum, and financial management. The book also includes biographical information about Robert Gordon himself, including his business ventures and philanthropic activities. Overall, Robert Gordon, 1665-1731: His Hospital, 1750-1876, And His College, 1880 (1886) is a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of Robert Gordon, and his contributions to education and philanthropy in Scotland.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.