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The Life And Times Of Stephen Girard V2: Mariner And Merchant

The Life And Times Of Stephen Girard V2: Mariner And Merchant

McMaster, John Bach

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Business Biographies19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162971983
ISBN13: 9781162971988
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 500
Weight: 1.46
Height: 1.01 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Times of Stephen Girard V2: Mariner and Merchant is a biographical book written by John Bach McMaster. It tells the story of Stephen Girard, a French-American mariner and merchant who was born in 1750 and lived through the American Revolution and the early years of the United States. The book provides a detailed account of Girard's life, from his early years as a sailor to his rise as a successful merchant and banker. It explores his business ventures, including his involvement in the slave trade, and his philanthropic efforts, such as the founding of Girard College in Philadelphia. The book also delves into Girard's personal life, including his relationships with women and his controversial will. McMaster's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in American history or the life of Stephen Girard.In Two Volumes.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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