Peter Cooper (1901) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781167060205)

Peter Cooper (1901) is a biographical book written by Rossiter Worthington Raymond about the life of Peter Cooper, an American industrialist, inventor, and philanthropist who lived in the 19th century. The book covers Cooper's life from his humble beginnings as the son of a hat maker to his rise as a successful businessman in the iron industry. It also delves into his various inventions, including the first American-built steam locomotive, and his contributions to education, including the founding of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City. The book provides insight into Cooper's personal life, including his marriage, family, and political views. Overall, Peter Cooper (1901) is a comprehensive account of the life of a remarkable American figure who left a lasting impact on industry, education, and philanthropy.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: Rossiter Worthington Raymond
ISBN-10: 1167060202
ISBN-13: 9781167060205
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d