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Hitherto invincible : how three generations of Barkers helped build America / Thomas J. Wieckowski.
Athenaeum of Philadelphia - Circulating Collection E337.5 .W54 2021
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Wieckowski, Thomas J.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Barker, Jacob, 1779-1871.
- Barker, Jacob.
- Barker, Wharton, 1846-1921.
- Barker, Wharton.
- Barker family.
- Bankers--United States--Biography.
- Bankers.
- United States--History--19th century.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- xii, 522 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Charleston, SC : Palmetto Publishing, [2021]
- Summary:
- "This ... book relates the rich history of three generations of the Barker family and their diverse enterprises during the 19th century. From the War of 1812 in the age of sail through the Civil War and the booming railroad industry, the story depicts their struggles for abolition and racial equality and their extensive business, political, and banking accomplishments. While relating the fascinating stories of these interesting and important historical figures, this well researched book presents a novel and intimate view of the 19th century life in a growing and tumultuous America"--p. [4] of cover.
- Contents:
- Jacob Barker : the beginning
- Jacob after the fall
- The travelers
- Abraham : a new life
- Abraham : banker
- Chelten Hills
- Civil War years
- Abraham at mid-life
- Russian ships
- Riding the Reading
- The Reading Terminal
- The China concessions
- Closing the doors
- Wharton in his prime
- The last word.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 493-506) and index.
- Local Notes:
- Athenaeum copy: Gemmill fund bookplate.
- ISBN:
- 9781638372400
- 1638372403
- OCLC:
- 1288336890
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