Publisher's Synopsis
The Four Philanthropists is a novel written by Edgar Jepson and first published in 1907. The story revolves around four wealthy philanthropists who have made their fortunes in different parts of the world and have come together to form a secret society. The group is dedicated to using their wealth and influence to help those in need and to right wrongs in society.The four philanthropists are Sir Charles Vandrift, an English millionaire; Monsieur Felix, a French financier; Mr. Jacobus Van Duyck, a Dutch diamond merchant; and Mr. Cyrus H. Boswell, an American railroad magnate. Together, they use their resources to fund various charitable projects and to fight against corruption and injustice.The novel follows the adventures of the four philanthropists as they travel the world, from London to Paris to South Africa and beyond, using their wealth and influence to help those in need. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Peggy, who becomes embroiled in their schemes.The Four Philanthropists is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of wealth, power, and social responsibility. It is a classic example of early 20th-century adventure fiction, with a strong emphasis on action, intrigue, and exotic locales.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.
