A commemorative volume honoring the philanthropist and financier George Peabody, who donated millions of dollars to educational and cultural institutions in America and Britain in the 19th century. Includes tributes, essays, and speeches by prominent figures of the day, as well as illustrations and photographs of Peabody's life and legacy. A touching and inspiring tribute to a true benefactor of humanity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.