The Peabody Donation (1862)

By George Peabody and Anonymous

Book Overview

The Peabody Donation is a historical book written by George Peabody in 1862. The book is a detailed account of Peabody's charitable donations to various institutions in the United States and Europe. Peabody was a wealthy American businessman who made his fortune in the banking industry. He became known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in the areas of education and social welfare.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Peabody's donations. The first chapter provides a brief biography of Peabody and his early life. The following chapters describe his donations to various institutions, including schools, hospitals, and museums. Peabody's donations were often made anonymously, and the book provides insights into his motivations for giving.The Peabody Donation is an important historical document that sheds light on the philanthropic efforts of one of America's wealthiest businessmen. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic conditions of the mid-19th century, and the role that philanthropy played in addressing these issues. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of 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: 1104320169
• ISBN13: 9781104320164
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"