Captains of Industry; or, Men of Business Who Did Something Besides Making Money

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parton, James, 1822-1891

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Captains of Industry; or, Men of Business Who Did Something Besides Making..." by James Parton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives and contributions of prominent American businessmen who not only achieved financial success but also made significant societal impacts through their work and philanthropy. It features various notable figures, including Benjamin Franklin and Ichabod Washburn, emphasizing their dedication to their crafts and communities. The beginning of the work presents a preface that sets the stage for the stories of these influential individuals, suggesting that the narratives within are intended to inspire young Americans. Parton introduces the concept that successful businessmen can contribute to society beyond mere profit-making, referencing the legacy of Franklin as a primary example. The opening chapters detail the specific lives of figures like David Maydole, who improved the functionality of hammers, and Ichabod Washburn, who revolutionized wire making, illustrating their commitment to excellence and innovation in their trades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stacy Brown, Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-12-09