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Stephen Girard Founder

Stephen Girard Founder

Herrick, Cheesman a.

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Business Biographies19th Century United States HistoryGeneral Education

ISBN10: 1025510828
ISBN13: 9781025510828
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Stephen Girard Founder provides an authoritative account of the life and enduring legacy of one of America's most significant early financiers and philanthropists. Written by Cheesman A. Herrick, this biography chronicles the remarkable rise of Stephen Girard from a French cabin boy to a premier merchant-prince and banker in Philadelphia. The narrative explores Girard's pivotal role in supporting the United States government during the War of 1812, demonstrating his profound impact on the nation's early economic stability.

The work focuses extensively on Girard's unique character and his transition from commerce to large-scale benevolence. Central to the text is the founding of Girard College, a monumental educational institution established through his will to provide for the education of orphaned children. Herrick details the visionary planning and philosophical underpinnings that went into the creation of the school, illustrating Girard's commitment to civic duty and social progress. This historical study captures the essence of a man who was both a titan of industry and a dedicated public servant, offering readers a deep understanding of the individual whose contributions helped shape the civic and educational landscape of the 19th century.

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