Description

The Penny Philanthropist: A Story That Could Be True is a novel written by Clara Elizabeth Laughlin and first published in 1912. The book tells the story of a young girl named Mary Burton, who is inspired by her mother's charitable work to start her own philanthropic efforts. Mary begins by collecting pennies from her classmates and using the money to help those in need in her community. As her efforts grow, Mary becomes known as the ""Penny Philanthropist"" and gains the attention of the local newspaper. The novel explores themes of generosity, kindness, and the power of small acts of charity to make a difference in the world. The Penny Philanthropist is a heartwarming and inspiring tale that encourages readers to make a positive impact in their own communities.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.