The Girard College and Its Founder

Henry W Arey

The Girard College and Its Founder
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Legare Street Press
Published
18 July 2023
Pages
106
ISBN
9781022053274

The Girard College and Its Founder

Henry W Arey

This detailed history of Philadelphia's Girard College, a private boarding school for orphaned and underprivileged boys, provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of its founder, the eccentric millionaire Stephen Girard. The book features extensive descriptions of the institution's facilities and curriculum, as well as Girard's unusual stipulations regarding its operation and governance. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of education in America.

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