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Stephen Girard
Stephen Girard is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard that details the life and accomplishments of Stephen Girard, a prominent American businessman and philanthropist of the 18th and 19th centuries. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Girard's early life, including his upbringing in France and his eventual move to the United States, where he became a successful merchant and banker. The biography also delves into Girard's personal life, including his marriage and relationships with his family and friends. Additionally, the book explores Girard's philanthropic endeavors, such as his founding of Girard College, a school for orphaned boys in Philadelphia.Throughout the book, Hubbard paints a vivid portrait of Girard as a driven and determined individual who overcame numerous obstacles to achieve great success in his life. The author also provides insights into the historical context of Girard's era, including the economic and social conditions that shaped his life and career.Overall, Stephen Girard is a fascinating biography that offers readers a glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential and inspiring figures.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Businessmen, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103994.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.
Book Details
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: Dec 8th, 2005
- Pages: 48
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 11.00in - 8.25in - 0.10in - 0.29lb
- EAN: 9781425342524
- Categories: • Historical• Business