John Jacob Astor was a German-American businessman who made his fortune in the fur trade and real estate in the United States. He was a pioneer in the...
This book is a collection of essays by Josephine Butler, a prominent British feminist and social reformer of the Victorian era. Butler was a passionat...
This book tells the story of Saint Vincent de Paul, a 17th-century French priest who is known for his compassion, humility, and generosity. Vincent wa...
This is a delightful little story about the most successful banker on Wall Street, who finds his philanthropic side when one of his former employees i...
This volume, the first of two, delves into the life of Florence Nightingale, the pioneering figure in modern nursing, from her childhood to 1861. It e...
Set in London's East End at the turn of the 20th century, "Sons of the Covenant" follows the Lipcott brothers, two young men from a poor Jewish family...
This book offers a glimpse into the lives of men who found refuge at the Self-Mastery Colony, a mansion in New Jersey converted into a haven for the h...
This novel, originally published as a serial in 1852, follows the life of Jack Engle, a young man navigating the complexities of 19th-century New York...
Dedications is an anthology of dedications from the early days of bookmaking to the present day. The author's goal was to create a representative coll...
The play revolves around a husband and wife who have differing interests and priorities. Mrs. Spenser Jermyn is deeply involved in philanthropic endea...
In his essay “On Benefits”, Seneca ponders the nature of favors -- both giving and receiving -- and how they can shape our relationships with others....
Down in Water Street is an account of the experiences of Samuel Hopkins Hadley, the Superintendent of the Jerry McAuley Water Street Mission, during h...
Published in 1859, *Self-Help* is a non-fiction work that explores the principles of personal success through hard work, perseverance, and ethical con...
In "Empire of Business", renowned industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie shares his insights on the economic landscape of America at the tur...
Volume 2 of the 'Life of Clara Barton' continues the story of the pioneering American nurse and founder of the American Red Cross. The book chronicles...
This book provides a detailed account of the social settlement movement in Chicago during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It explores the aims...
This book provides a multifaceted look at New York City in the late 19th century, presented through the perspectives of three individuals: a city miss...
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'Born to Good Luck; or The Boy Who Succeeded by Frank Tousey' is an inspiring and educational novel that follows the journey of Dick...
Gilead Balm, a compassionate government employee with a penchant for reading the 'agony column' of the newspaper, embarks on a remarkable journey afte...
This book chronicles the life of Anthony Benezet, a prominent Quaker and abolitionist who dedicated his life to fighting against the transatlantic sla...
'King of the Market' is an adventure novel that follows the journey of Rex Richmond, a young messenger for a brokerage firm in New York City. Through...
The story follows the titular Lady Bountiful, a wealthy and well-intentioned woman who uses her wealth to support various charitable causes. However,...
