Famous Givers And Their Gifts (1896)

By Sarah Knowles Bolton

Book Overview

Famous Givers And Their Gifts is a book written by Sarah Knowles Bolton and first published in 1896. The book is a collection of short biographies of famous people who have given generously to others, either through charitable donations or acts of kindness. The individuals featured in the book come from a variety of backgrounds and time periods, including ancient Greek philosopher Plato, American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, and British nurse Florence Nightingale. Each chapter focuses on a different person and their contributions to society, highlighting the impact their generosity has had on others. The book serves as an inspiring reminder of the power of giving and the positive impact it can have on the world.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: 1120619653
• ISBN13: 9781120619655
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"