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

By John Bach McMaster

Book Overview

The Life and Times of Stephen Girard V2: Mariner and Merchant is a comprehensive biography of Stephen Girard, a successful American businessman and philanthropist. Written by John Bach McMaster, the book delves into Girard's early life as a sailor and his rise to prominence as a merchant in Philadelphia during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book explores Girard's business ventures, including his success in the shipping and banking industries, as well as his personal life, including his marriage and family relationships. McMaster also discusses Girard's philanthropic endeavors, including his contributions to education and the establishment of Girard College. This book provides a detailed and engaging portrayal of a significant figure in American history and offers insights into the economic and social climate of the time.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428637540
• ISBN13: 9781428637542
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"