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Stephen Girard Founder

Stephen Girard Founder

Herrick, Cheesman a.

Hardcover

Business Biographies19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163218952
ISBN13: 9781163218952
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 248
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Stephen Girard Founder is a biography of the life and times of Stephen Girard, a prominent American banker, philanthropist, and entrepreneur who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is written by Cheesman A. Herrick, a historian and author who specializes in the history of Philadelphia and its surrounding areas.The book begins by tracing Girard's early life, including his childhood in France and his immigration to the United States as a young man. From there, the book follows Girard's rise to prominence as a successful merchant and banker, detailing his many business ventures and financial dealings.Throughout the book, Herrick also explores Girard's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his philanthropic endeavors, and his involvement in politics. The book paints a vivid picture of Girard as a complex and multifaceted individual, whose legacy continues to be felt in the world of finance and philanthropy today.Overall, Stephen Girard Founder is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential historical figures.1923. Stephen Girard was the Founder Of Girard College. Contents: Stephen Girard, Founder; The Man Girard; Girard's Early Life; Girard's Marriage; Girard's Relations with His Family; Girard and the French Refugees; Service in Yellow Fever Epidemics; Mariner and Merchant; Stephen Girard Banker; Stephen Girard, Farmer; Later Life and Death; Girard's Americanism and Public Spirit; Stephen Girard as Viewed by His Contemporaries; Girards Great Foundation; The Girard Will; Girard's Purpose; Girard's Burial and Reinterment. Illustrated.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.

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