Josiah White

""Josiah White: Prince of Pioneers"" is a biography written by Eleanor Morton that tells the story of Josiah White, a 19th-century American industrialist and entrepreneur. White was born in 1781 in New Jersey and grew up in Pennsylvania, where he eventually became involved in the coal and iron industries. He is best known for his role in developing the Lehigh Canal, which allowed coal to be transported from the mines in northeastern Pennsylvania to Philadelphia and other cities along the East Coast. White also played a key role in the development of the steam engine, which revolutionized transportation and manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution. The book explores White's personal and professional life, including his relationships with his family and business partners, as well as his contributions to the growth of the American economy. Through the story of Josiah White, readers gain insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs and innovators during a time of significant change in American history.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.