An American Citizen - Brooks, John Graham
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""An American Citizen: The Life of William Henry Baldwin, Jr."" is a biography written by John Graham Brooks and published in 1910. The book tells the story of William Henry Baldwin, Jr., a prominent American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1841 to 1914.Baldwin was born into a wealthy family and grew up in New York City. He attended Yale University and then went on to work in his family's business, the Baldwin Locomotive Works. Under his leadership, the company became one of the largest locomotive manufacturers in the world.In addition to his business success, Baldwin was also…mehr

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""An American Citizen: The Life of William Henry Baldwin, Jr."" is a biography written by John Graham Brooks and published in 1910. The book tells the story of William Henry Baldwin, Jr., a prominent American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1841 to 1914.Baldwin was born into a wealthy family and grew up in New York City. He attended Yale University and then went on to work in his family's business, the Baldwin Locomotive Works. Under his leadership, the company became one of the largest locomotive manufacturers in the world.In addition to his business success, Baldwin was also known for his philanthropy. He was a supporter of education, and helped to found several schools and colleges. He was also involved in various charitable organizations, and was a strong advocate for social justice.The book provides a detailed look at Baldwin's life and accomplishments, drawing on personal letters and other primary sources. It explores his business career, his philanthropic work, and his personal relationships. It also examines the social and political context of the time in which he lived, including the Civil War and the rise of industrialization.Overall, ""An American Citizen"" offers a fascinating portrait of a remarkable man who played an important role in shaping 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.