Lives Of Benefactors (1844)

By Samuel Griswold Goodrich

Book Overview

Lives of Benefactors is a book written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich, first published in 1844. The book is a collection of biographies of notable individuals who have made significant contributions to society through their philanthropic work. The author highlights the lives of these benefactors, their personal struggles, and the circumstances that led them to become philanthropists. The book covers a wide range of individuals, including both men and women, from various backgrounds and time periods. Some of the individuals featured in the book include Benjamin Franklin, George Peabody, John Howard, and Elizabeth Fry. Goodrich's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in learning about the lives of these inspiring individuals. The author also provides historical context and background information to help readers understand the impact of the benefactors' work. Overall, Lives of Benefactors is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philanthropy, history, or the lives of notable individuals who have made a positive impact on 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: 1166607712
• ISBN13: 9781166607715
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"