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The Life And Times Of Henry Gassaway Davis 1823-1916

The Life And Times Of Henry Gassaway Davis 1823-1916

Pepper, Charles M.

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Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 1432502166
ISBN13: 9781432502164
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Times of Henry Gassaway Davis 1823-1916 is a biography written by Charles M. Pepper. The book chronicles the life of Henry Gassaway Davis, an American businessman, politician and philanthropist who lived from 1823 to 1916. The book provides a detailed account of Davis' early life, his rise to prominence as a successful businessman in the coal and railroad industries, and his political career as a United States Senator from West Virginia. It also explores Davis' personal life, including his marriage to Katherine Ann Salome Bantz and his close relationship with his children and grandchildren.Throughout the book, Pepper highlights Davis' contributions to society, including his philanthropic endeavors such as the establishment of Davis and Elkins College in West Virginia. The author also delves into Davis' political beliefs and his involvement in various political issues of his time, including the Civil War and the Progressive Era.Overall, The Life and Times of Henry Gassaway Davis 1823-1916 is a comprehensive and insightful biography that provides a fascinating look into the life of one of America's most influential businessmen and politicians.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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