The Life And Character Of Stephen Girard Of The City Of Philadelphia, In The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania - Henry Atlee Ingram - Bog

""The Life And Character Of Stephen Girard Of The City Of Philadelphia, In The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania: Mariner And Merchant"" is a biographical account of the life of Stephen Girard, a prominent figure in the history of Philadelphia and the United States. Written by Henry Atlee Ingram and originally published in 1886, the book explores Girard's early life as a mariner and his subsequent success as a merchant and businessman. The author delves into Girard's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his philanthropic endeavors, such as the founding of Girard College. The book also examines Girard's political involvement and his impact on the development of Philadelphia as a major city. Overall, ""The Life And Character Of Stephen Girard Of The City Of Philadelphia, In The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania: Mariner And Merchant"" provides a comprehensive and detailed look at the life of one of America's most influential businessmen and philanthropists.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.