JACOB HENRY SCI-IIFF A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH I JACOB H. SCIIIFF was known in all parts of the American continent, in every country of Europe, in Palestine, in Japan, in fact throughout the civilized world. Vaguely he was considered as the combination of a great financier and a great philanthropist, but in neither capacity had the extent of his deeds been brought home to any considerable proportion of the vast numbers to whom his name was fanliliar. What manner of man was this who, of no ruling falnily or exalted official station, so impressed hiInself upon the ilnagination of people in many climes and in all conditions of life? 1'0 answer this question is well nigh impossible in a brief sketch. And yet the attelnpt should be Illade, for mankind is enriched by the story of great personalities, and future generations are stiuullated to high deeds by the knowledge of the acts of those who have gone before. The public, too, has a right to know of the lives o
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
