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 biography written by Henry Atlee Ingram in 1886. The book details the life of Stephen Girard, a prominent figure in Philadelphia's history. Girard was a successful mariner and merchant who amassed a great fortune through his business ventures. The biography explores Girard's upbringing, his early career as a sailor, and his eventual rise to prominence as a successful businessman. The book also delves into Girard's personal life, including his marriage and family relationships. Additionally, the biography provides insight into Girard's philanthropic efforts, including his establishment of Girard College, a school for orphaned boys. Overall, ""The Life And Character Of Stephen Girard Of The City Of Philadelphia, In The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania: Mariner And Merchant"" offers readers a comprehensive look into the life of one of America's most notable 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.