9781430469681

An American Railroad Builder, John Murray Forbes

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Overview

""An American Railroad Builder, John Murray Forbes"" is a biographical book written by Henry Greenleaf Pearson. The book narrates the life and accomplishments of John Murray Forbes, a prominent businessman and railroad builder from the 19th century. The author traces Forbes' life from his early years as a merchant in Boston to his rise as a major player in the railroad industry. The book also explores Forbes' political and social views, his involvement in the abolitionist movement, and his role in shaping the economic and political landscape of America during his time. Pearson's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Forbes' life and legacy. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in American history, business, or the development of the railroad industry.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.

ISBN-13

9781430469681

ISBN-10

1430469684

Weight

0.69 Pounds

Dimensions

6.00 x 0.48 x 9.00 In

List Price

$24.95

Format

-

Language

English

Pages

208 pages

Publisher

Kessinger Publishing

Published On

2007-01-01



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