The Philanthropist of the World: A Life of John Howard, Written for Young Children (1849) is a book written by George Etell Sargent. The book is a biography of John Howard, a famous philanthropist who lived in the 18th century. The book is written for young children and is intended to teach them about the life and work of this great man.John Howard was a man who dedicated his life to helping others. He was particularly concerned with the welfare of...