George Peabody

""George Peabody"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biographical book that delves into the life and legacy of the American philanthropist and financier, George Peabody. The book explores Peabody's humble beginnings in Massachusetts and his rise to success as a merchant banker in London, where he became one of the wealthiest men in the world. Hubbard details Peabody's philanthropic efforts, including his establishment of the Peabody Education Fund, which provided educational opportunities for impoverished children in the Southern United States. The book also examines Peabody's contributions to the arts, including his support of the Peabody Institute in Baltimore and the creation of the Peabody Trust in London, which provided housing for the working class.Throughout the book, Hubbard paints a vivid portrait of Peabody as a man of great character and generosity, whose wealth was used to benefit society rather than solely for personal gain. ""George Peabody"" is a fascinating look at one of America's most influential philanthropists and a testament to the power of giving back to one's community.THIS 40 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.