Rebecca Gratz

Rebecca Gratz A Study In Charm

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Publisher's Synopsis

Rebecca Gratz: A Study in Charm is a biography written by Rollin G. Osterwies that delves into the life of Rebecca Gratz, a prominent Jewish-American philanthropist and social reformer in the early 19th century. The book explores Gratz's upbringing in a wealthy Philadelphia family, her involvement in various charitable organizations, and her efforts to improve the lives of women and children in her community. Osterwies also examines Gratz's role in founding the first Jewish Sunday school in America and her advocacy for the establishment of a Jewish hospital in Philadelphia. Through extensive research and analysis, the author provides insight into Gratz's personality, motivations, and impact on American society. Overall, Rebecca Gratz: A Study in Charm offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in shaping American history.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781432554835
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 248
Weight: 367g
Height: 151mm
Width: 228mm
Spine width: 14mm