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Junius Smith: A Biography Of The Father Of The Atlantic Liner

Junius Smith: A Biography Of The Father Of The Atlantic Liner

Pond, E. Leroy

Paperback

Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1432587943
ISBN13: 9781432587949
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Junius Smith: A Biography Of The Father Of The Atlantic Liner is a book written by E. Leroy Pond that tells the story of Junius Smith, a businessman and entrepreneur who played a crucial role in the development of the transatlantic shipping industry. The book traces Smith's life from his early years in upstate New York to his rise as a successful businessman in New York City, where he founded the Ocean Steam Navigation Company and became known as the Father of the Atlantic Liner.The book explores Smith's vision for a faster, more efficient way to transport goods and people across the Atlantic, and how he worked tirelessly to turn that vision into a reality. It also delves into the challenges and obstacles he faced along the way, including financial setbacks, technological limitations, and fierce competition from other shipping companies.Throughout the book, Pond paints a vivid picture of Smith's life and times, drawing on a wealth of primary sources and historical documents to bring the story to life. He also explores the broader social, political, and economic context in which Smith lived and worked, shedding light on the larger forces that shaped his life and career.Ultimately, Junius Smith: A Biography Of The Father Of The Atlantic Liner is a fascinating and engaging portrait of a man whose vision and determination helped to transform the world of shipping and transportation, and whose legacy continues to be felt to this day.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.

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