""A Merchant Prince of the Nineteenth Century: William E. Dodge"" is a biography written by Richard Lowitt. The book tells the story of William E. Dodge, a successful businessman and philanthropist who lived in the 1800s. Dodge was a prominent figure in the world of commerce, and his success in the hardware industry made him one of the wealthiest men of his time. The book explores the life of Dodge from his early years, through his rise to prominence in the business world, to his later years as a philanthropist and public ...
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""A Merchant Prince of the Nineteenth Century: William E. Dodge"" is a biography written by Richard Lowitt. The book tells the story of William E. Dodge, a successful businessman and philanthropist who lived in the 1800s. Dodge was a prominent figure in the world of commerce, and his success in the hardware industry made him one of the wealthiest men of his time. The book explores the life of Dodge from his early years, through his rise to prominence in the business world, to his later years as a philanthropist and public figure. It details his business ventures, including his partnership with his father in the hardware business and his involvement in the shipping and railroad industries. The book also delves into Dodge's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his involvement in social and political issues of the day. Dodge was a prominent abolitionist and played a key role in the Underground Railroad, helping to smuggle slaves to freedom. He was also involved in various charitable and religious organizations, and his philanthropic efforts helped to establish institutions such as the YMCA and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Overall, ""A Merchant Prince of the Nineteenth Century: William E. Dodge"" provides a fascinating look at the life of one of America's most successful businessmen and philanthropists, and sheds light on the social and political issues of the time.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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