Alexander Balfour: A Memoir

By Robert Henry Lundie

Book Overview

Alexander Balfour: A Memoir is a book written by Robert Henry Lundie and published in 1889. The book is a biography of Alexander Balfour, a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who lived in the 19th century. The memoir provides a detailed account of Balfour's life, from his childhood to his death. It covers his early years as a clerk in a bank, his rise to prominence in the business world, and his later years as a philanthropist and social reformer. The book also explores Balfour's personal life, including his marriage, his family, and his friendships with other notable figures of the time. Throughout the memoir, Lundie provides insights into Balfour's character and motivations, as well as the social and economic context of his life. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, business, or philanthropy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164562452
• ISBN13: 9781164562450
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"