History Of George Heriot's Hospital, With A Memoir Of The Founder (1859)

The book ""History Of George Heriot�������s Hospital, With A Memoir Of The Founder"" by William Steven was published in 1859. It is a detailed account of the history of George Heriot's Hospital, a charitable institution in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded by the goldsmith and philanthropist George Heriot in the early 17th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the hospital's origins, its evolution over time, and its role in Scottish society.The first part of the book focuses on the life and legacy of George Heriot, detailing his early years as a goldsmith and his rise to prominence as a wealthy merchant and banker. The author also explores Heriot's philanthropic activities, including his founding of the hospital, which was originally intended to provide education and support for orphaned boys from Edinburgh's poorest families.The second part of the book provides a detailed history of the hospital itself, from its early years as a small institution to its expansion and modernization in the 19th century. The author describes the various ways in which the hospital fulfilled its mission, including providing education, housing, and medical care to children in need.Throughout the book, the author also provides insights into the broader social and political context of the hospital's history, highlighting the ways in which it reflected and shaped the changing attitudes and values of Scottish society over time. Overall, ""History Of George Heriot�������s Hospital, With A Memoir Of The Founder"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philanthropy, education, and social welfare in Scotland.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.