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Captains Of Industry

- A Book For Young Americans (1891)

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Captains of Industry: A Book for Young Americans is a historical non-fiction book written by James Parton and published in 1891. The book is intended for young readers and provides a comprehensive overview of the lives and achievements of some of the most prominent American industrialists of the 19th century. Parton's book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different individual who played a significant role in shaping American industry. The book covers the lives of men such as John Jacob Astor, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, and John D. Rockefeller, among others. Parton explores their early lives, business ventures, and the impact they had on American society and the economy. Throughout the book, Parton emphasizes the importance of hard work, perseverance, and innovation in the success of these individuals. He also discusses the challenges they faced, such as competition, economic downturns, and public scrutiny. Overall, Captains of Industry: A Book for Young Americans provides an engaging and informative look into the lives of some of the most influential figures in American history. It serves as a valuable resource for young readers interested in learning more about the development of American industry and the people who made it possible.Second Series.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164195986
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 402
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x21 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 535 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 26. november 2024

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Captains of Industry: A Book for Young Americans is a historical non-fiction book written by James Parton and published in 1891. The book is intended for young readers and provides a comprehensive overview of the lives and achievements of some of the most prominent American industrialists of the 19th century. Parton's book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different individual who played a significant role in shaping American industry. The book covers the lives of men such as John Jacob Astor, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, and John D. Rockefeller, among others. Parton explores their early lives, business ventures, and the impact they had on American society and the economy. Throughout the book, Parton emphasizes the importance of hard work, perseverance, and innovation in the success of these individuals. He also discusses the challenges they faced, such as competition, economic downturns, and public scrutiny. Overall, Captains of Industry: A Book for Young Americans provides an engaging and informative look into the lives of some of the most influential figures in American history. It serves as a valuable resource for young readers interested in learning more about the development of American industry and the people who made it possible.Second Series.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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