Memoir Of Nathaniel Thayer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428652552)

The Memoir of Nathaniel Thayer is a book written by George E. Ellis that chronicles the life of Nathaniel Thayer, a prominent businessman and philanthropist in 19th century America. Thayer was born into a wealthy family in Massachusetts and went on to become a successful merchant, investing in various industries such as textiles and railroads. The book delves into Thayer's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Buckminster Lee and their children. It also explores his involvement in various social and political causes, such as the abolitionist movement and the establishment of public libraries. Throughout the memoir, Ellis provides insights into Thayer's character and motivations, as well as the historical context of the time period. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of American business, philanthropy, and social reform.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.

Author: George E. Ellis
ISBN-10: 1428652558
ISBN-13: 9781428652552
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2006
Pages: 68
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d