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Life And Times Of Alvah Crocker

Life And Times Of Alvah Crocker

Wheelwright, William Bond

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Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163191779
ISBN13: 9781163191774
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Times of Alvah Crocker is a biographical account of the life of Alvah Crocker, written by William Bond Wheelwright. The book chronicles Crocker's life from his early years as a farmer's son in Maine to his rise as a successful businessman and politician in Massachusetts during the 19th century.Crocker's story is one of perseverance and determination. Despite facing numerous setbacks and obstacles throughout his life, he managed to achieve great success through hard work and dedication. He played a key role in the development of the railroad industry in New England, serving as a director of several major railroad companies.In addition to his business pursuits, Crocker was also active in politics, serving as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and later as a member of Congress. He was a strong advocate for the rights of workers and farmers, and worked tirelessly to improve their conditions.The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in American history, and sheds light on the social and economic forces that shaped the country during the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American business and politics.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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