Tan Tock Seng: Founder Of The People's Hospital

A successful businessman of Hokkien descent Tan Tock Seng works hard and goes from selling fruits vegetables and poultry to becoming a wealthy landowner but he never forgets about helping the poor needy and sick. Donating generously to charity he starts the Chinese Pauper's Hospital at Pearl's Hill — today this hospital is known as Tan Tock Seng Hospital.Who are our amazing pioneers the people who travelled from distant lands to seek out adventure and fortune in early Singapore? In this series of fully-illustrated books you'll discover our pioneers' inspiring stories some of which have never been written out for children before! So come and celebrate the people who have made a difference to Singapore through their hard work service and sacrifice.

Publisher: Ws Education (Children's)
SeriesName: Our Amazing Pioneers
Pages: 32
ePublication Year: 2023