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""History of George Heriot's Hospital, with a Memoir of the Founder"" is a book written by William Steven in 1859. The book provides a detailed account of the history of George Heriot's Hospital, a charitable institution founded in Edinburgh in 1628 by George Heriot, a wealthy goldsmith and philanthropist. The book also includes a biography of Heriot, tracing his life and achievements.The book begins with an introduction to George Heriot, his background, and his philanthropic activities. It then goes on to describe the establishment of the hospital and its early years. The author provides a…mehr

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""History of George Heriot's Hospital, with a Memoir of the Founder"" is a book written by William Steven in 1859. The book provides a detailed account of the history of George Heriot's Hospital, a charitable institution founded in Edinburgh in 1628 by George Heriot, a wealthy goldsmith and philanthropist. The book also includes a biography of Heriot, tracing his life and achievements.The book begins with an introduction to George Heriot, his background, and his philanthropic activities. It then goes on to describe the establishment of the hospital and its early years. The author provides a detailed account of the hospital's governance, its administration, and its role in providing education and care for orphaned children.The book also includes information on the architecture and design of the hospital, including its chapel and other buildings. The author describes the various changes and renovations that were made to the hospital over the years, as well as the challenges it faced during times of war and economic hardship.Throughout the book, the author provides a wealth of historical detail, including information on the people who worked at the hospital, the children who were cared for there, and the wider social and political context in which the hospital operated. The book 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.