John M. Todd was a prominent figure in New York society in the mid-19th century, known for his philanthropy and civic engagement. In this compelling biography, the author recounts Todd's many accomplishments and enduring legacy, shedding light on a fascinating period in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within ...
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John M. Todd was a prominent figure in New York society in the mid-19th century, known for his philanthropy and civic engagement. In this compelling biography, the author recounts Todd's many accomplishments and enduring legacy, shedding light on a fascinating period in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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1906, William W. Roberts Co.
Hardcover
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Edition:
First edition
Publisher:
William W. Roberts Co.
Published:
1906
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
14784922256
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Light rubbing at extremities; tight and sound. vii, 322 [2] pp. 8vo,
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Near Fine. ORIGINAL ISSUE. First edition (same date on title and copyright pages; no additional printings listed). Original green cloth, stamped gilt lettering, vii + 323 pp, illustrated with frontispiece. Hardcover, near fine. Corners and head and foot of spine rubbed and scuffed, 1/8th inch chip off upper corner of first free front endpaper, paper lightly age yellowed, otherwise tight, clean, paper crisp, unmarked and apparently never read. Consists of autobiography of author, born in Durham, Maine in 1821, his adventures at sea, Abolitionist and Temperance sentiments, and then his years (1845 on) as a barber in Portland, Maine, followed by quite entertaining anecdotes, reflections and so forth on a variety of subjects, such as Spiritualism, Socialism, etc., and numerous biographical sketches of his customers, many of whom were the leading citizens of city. Autobiography; Americana; history; memoirs.