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The Four Philanthropists (1907)

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The Four Philanthropists is a novel written by Edgar Jepson and published in 1907. The story revolves around four wealthy philanthropists who decide to use their wealth to make a difference in the world. The four men are Sir George Lanyon, a successful businessman; Lord Henry St. George, a politician; Mr. John Perry, a banker; and Mr. Richard Hare, a lawyer.The novel follows the four men as they embark on various philanthropic projects, including building schools, hospitals, and orphanages. However, their efforts are not without obstacles, as they face resistance from those who oppose their ideas and methods.As the story progresses, the four philanthropists encounter personal challenges as well. Sir George Lanyon struggles with his own moral values, Lord Henry St. George deals with a family scandal, Mr. John Perry faces financial difficulties, and Mr. Richard Hare must confront his past mistakes.Despite these challenges, the four men remain committed to their philanthropic goals and work together to overcome the obstacles in their path. The novel ultimately explores themes of wealth, power, morality, and the role of philanthropy in society.Overall, The Four Philanthropists is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the world of philanthropy and the challenges faced by those who seek to make a positive impact on society.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165113088
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 326
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x17 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 435 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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The Four Philanthropists is a novel written by Edgar Jepson and published in 1907. The story revolves around four wealthy philanthropists who decide to use their wealth to make a difference in the world. The four men are Sir George Lanyon, a successful businessman; Lord Henry St. George, a politician; Mr. John Perry, a banker; and Mr. Richard Hare, a lawyer.The novel follows the four men as they embark on various philanthropic projects, including building schools, hospitals, and orphanages. However, their efforts are not without obstacles, as they face resistance from those who oppose their ideas and methods.As the story progresses, the four philanthropists encounter personal challenges as well. Sir George Lanyon struggles with his own moral values, Lord Henry St. George deals with a family scandal, Mr. John Perry faces financial difficulties, and Mr. Richard Hare must confront his past mistakes.Despite these challenges, the four men remain committed to their philanthropic goals and work together to overcome the obstacles in their path. The novel ultimately explores themes of wealth, power, morality, and the role of philanthropy in society.Overall, The Four Philanthropists is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the world of philanthropy and the challenges faced by those who seek to make a positive impact on society.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.

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