The Philanthropist: A Novel (1904)

By John F Causton

Book Overview

The Philanthropist is a novel written by John F. Causton in 1904. The story revolves around the life of a wealthy businessman named John Harland, who becomes disillusioned with his materialistic lifestyle and decides to become a philanthropist. Harland's transformation is driven by his encounter with a young woman named Grace, who opens his eyes to the struggles of the less fortunate. As he begins to give away his wealth, he faces opposition from his family and colleagues, who are skeptical of his motives. The novel explores themes of wealth, social responsibility, and the power of altruism. It is a thought-provoking and inspiring story that challenges readers to consider the role of philanthropy in society.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: 1437314872
• ISBN13: 9781437314878
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"