Johns Hopkins: A Silhouette

"Johns Hopkins a Silhouette" presents a detailed and personal account of the life of Johns Hopkins, the visionary businessman and philanthropist whose legacy fundamentally reshaped American medicine and higher education. Authored by his grand-niece, Helen Hopkins Thom, this work provides a unique perspective on a man often known more for his monumental bequests than his private character. The narrative explores his origins in a Maryland Quaker family, his disciplined rise as a merchant in B...