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Stephen Girard

Stephen Girard

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ISBN10: 1161572414
ISBN13: 9781161572414
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Stephen Girard is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard about the life of Stephen Girard, who was a French-born American entrepreneur and philanthropist. The book explores Girard's life from his humble beginnings as an orphan to his rise as a successful businessman and banker. Girard's contributions to the development of Philadelphia and the United States are also highlighted in the book, including his role in financing the War of 1812 and his establishment of Girard College, a school for orphaned boys. The biography provides a detailed account of Girard's personal and professional life, as well as his legacy as a philanthropist and businessman. Hubbard's writing style is engaging and informative, making Stephen Girard an enjoyable and informative read for anyone interested in American history or the life of a successful entrepreneur.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.

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