Tan Tock Seng
ebook ∣ Founder Of The People's Hospital · Our Amazing Pioneers
By Shawn Li Song Seah
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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.