The Peabody Donation is a book written by George Peabody in 1862. It is a detailed account of the philanthropic efforts of the author, who was a wealthy American businessman and philanthropist. The book describes Peabody's donations to various causes and institutions, including the establishment of the Peabody Education Fund, which provided funding for education in the Southern United States after the Civil War. The book also details Peabody's personal...