Philip D. Armour (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161574807)

The book ""Philip D. Armour"" written by Elbert Hubbard is a biographical account of the life and achievements of Philip D. Armour, a prominent American industrialist and entrepreneur of the late 19th century. Armour was the founder of Armour and Company, one of the largest meatpacking and processing companies in the world.The book traces Armour's life from his humble beginnings in Stockbridge, New York, to his rise as a successful businessman in Chicago. It details his early struggles as a farmer and his eventual move to Chicago, where he started his own meatpacking business. Armour's innovative ideas and business acumen helped him to build a vast empire that dominated the meatpacking industry in the United States.The book also explores Armour's personal life, including his marriage to his wife, Malvina Belle Ogden, and his philanthropic efforts. It highlights his contributions to the development of Chicago, including his involvement in the construction of the Union Stock Yards and his support for various charitable organizations.Overall, ""Philip D. Armour"" is a fascinating account of the life of a self-made man who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful businessmen of his time. It provides insight into the challenges and opportunities of the American industrial revolution and the role of entrepreneurship in shaping the country's economic landscape.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Businessmen, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103994.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: Elbert Hubbard,Fra Elbert Hubbard
ISBN-10: 1161574808
ISBN-13: 9781161574807
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 44
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d