Discourse on the Life and Character of George Peabody: Delivered by the Hall of the Peabody Institute, Baltimore, February 18, 1870, and Repeated, February 25th, Before the Senate and House of Delegat - Hardcover

Severn Teackle Wallis

9780484019552: Discourse on the Life and Character of George Peabody: Delivered by the Hall of the Peabody Institute, Baltimore, February 18, 1870, and Repeated, February 25th, Before the Senate and House of Delegat

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ISBN 10: 0484019554 ISBN 13: 9780484019552

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A formal tribute to a generous founder that honors a life of public service.

This edition presents the 1870 discourse delivered in Baltimore and repeated before Maryland’s General Assembly, honoring George Peabody, the founder of the Peabody Institute. It weaves the speaker’s reflections on duty, charity, and national pride into a portrait of a man who shaped institutions and inspired civic virtue.

The text frames Peabody's life from humble beginnings to immense philanthropy, highlighting his practical thrift, steady industry, and steady commitment to public good. It also explores the moral lessons of giving, responsibility, and the true cost of generosity, lifting up character over spectacle.

Learn how the speaker links personal integrity with public impact.
Explore the balance between wealth, stewardship, and philanthropy.
See how 19th-century public honors were framed and celebrated.
Understand the enduring idea that money serves the common good when paired with ethical action.

Ideal for readers of historical biographies and works on philanthropy and civic leadership.

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