Stephen Girard

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

""Stephen Girard"" is a biographical book written by Elbert Hubbard that tells the life story of Stephen Girard, an American banker and philanthropist who lived from 1750 to 1831. The book provides a detailed account of Girard's early life as an orphan in France, his immigration to America, and his rise to prominence as a successful businessman and banker. It also explores his personal life, including his relationships with his family and his romantic interests.Throughout the book, Hubbard highlights Girard's many achievements, including his role in financing the American Revolution, his founding of Girard College, and his philanthropic efforts to improve the lives of the poor and disadvantaged. The book also delves into the controversies surrounding Girard, such as his reputation for being ruthless in business and his controversial will, which excluded his family from his estate and sparked a legal battle that lasted for years after his death.Overall, ""Stephen Girard"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides a fascinating look into the life of one of America's most influential and enigmatic figures.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162883626
• ISBN13: 9781162883625
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"