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| − | + | This book, styled much like a photo album, shares the story of Milton and Catherine Hershey’s school. Because they could not have children themselves the couple opened up a school for orphaned and underprivileged boys in 1910. Milton wanted to give these young boys a chance since he, too, experienced poverty. This school has been around for 105 years. The book describes it’s growth and the dedication Milton and Catherine had for the boys; eventually opening up to boys of all cultures in the 60s and to girls in the late 70s. | |
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This is a fun book with lots of pictures and descriptions to share the story of the creator of Milton S. Hershey’s industrial school now called Milton Hershey’s School. Milton Hershey, the founder of the American chocolate, brought joy to many through his creation of milk chocolate and a home for underprivileged children. Influenced by his wife, he spent his wealth and time on these children. This is an easy and enjoyable read of what a modern orphanage did for children of yesterday and today. | This is a fun book with lots of pictures and descriptions to share the story of the creator of Milton S. Hershey’s industrial school now called Milton Hershey’s School. Milton Hershey, the founder of the American chocolate, brought joy to many through his creation of milk chocolate and a home for underprivileged children. Influenced by his wife, he spent his wealth and time on these children. This is an easy and enjoyable read of what a modern orphanage did for children of yesterday and today. | ||
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| − | Link for summary on book on Amazon.com: | + | Link for summary on book on Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/Milton-Hershey-School-Campus-History/dp/0738556610/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416412901&sr=8-1&keywords=Milton+Hershey+School&pebp=1416414463980 |
Milton S. Hershey image from Wikipedia.org | Milton S. Hershey image from Wikipedia.org | ||
Latest revision as of 04:48, 5 March 2018
Milton Hershey School (The Campus History Series) was written by James D. McMahon Jr.
Category: Non-Fiction
Synopsis
This book, styled much like a photo album, shares the story of Milton and Catherine Hershey’s school. Because they could not have children themselves the couple opened up a school for orphaned and underprivileged boys in 1910. Milton wanted to give these young boys a chance since he, too, experienced poverty. This school has been around for 105 years. The book describes it’s growth and the dedication Milton and Catherine had for the boys; eventually opening up to boys of all cultures in the 60s and to girls in the late 70s.
Review
This is a fun book with lots of pictures and descriptions to share the story of the creator of Milton S. Hershey’s industrial school now called Milton Hershey’s School. Milton Hershey, the founder of the American chocolate, brought joy to many through his creation of milk chocolate and a home for underprivileged children. Influenced by his wife, he spent his wealth and time on these children. This is an easy and enjoyable read of what a modern orphanage did for children of yesterday and today.
References
Link for summary on book on Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/Milton-Hershey-School-Campus-History/dp/0738556610/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416412901&sr=8-1&keywords=Milton+Hershey+School&pebp=1416414463980
Milton S. Hershey image from Wikipedia.org