""The Life and Times of Stephen Girard V1: Mariner and Merchant"" is a biographical account of the life of Stephen Girard, a prominent American businessman and philanthropist who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Written by John Bach McMaster, a noted historian and author, the book provides a detailed and comprehensive look at Girard's life, from his early days as a mariner to his later years as a successful merchant and banker. The book explores Girard's rise to prominence in the business world, his personal and professional relationships, and his contributions to society, including his role in founding the Girard College in Philadelphia, which provided education for orphaned and underprivileged children. Through extensive research and analysis, McMaster paints a vivid portrait of Girard, revealing both his strengths and weaknesses, and providing insight into the challenges he faced as a self-made man in a rapidly changing world. Overall, ""The Life and Times of Stephen Girard V1: Mariner and Merchant"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of American business, philanthropy, and society during the 18th and 19th centuries.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1918 Edition.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.