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Erskine Ramsay: His Life and Achievements is a biography written by James Saxon Childers that details the life of Erskine Ramsay, a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Birmingham, Alabama. Ramsay was born in 1883 and grew up in a family of modest means. Despite this, he was determined to succeed and worked hard to achieve success in the business world.The book chronicles Ramsay's rise to prominence, including his early business ventures and his eventual success in the steel industry. Ramsay was a shrewd businessman who invested wisely and was not afraid to take risks. He eventually became the owner of the Birmingham-based Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company, which was one of the largest steel producers in the United States at the time.In addition to his business success, Ramsay was also a noted philanthropist who gave generously to a variety of causes. He was particularly interested in education and was a major benefactor of Birmingham-Southern College, where he served on the board of trustees for many years.The book also explores Ramsay's personal life, including his marriage to his wife, Frances, and their family life. Ramsay was known for his love of the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.Overall, Erskine Ramsay: His Life and Achievements provides a detailed and comprehensive look at the life of one of Birmingham's most notable citizens. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Alabama or the steel industry in America.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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