The Life Of Thomas J. Sawyer And Of Caroline M. Sawyer (1900)
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Historical FiguresLiterary Figures19th Century United States History
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ISBN10: 1437418376
ISBN13: 9781437418378
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Dec 22 2008
Pages: 496
Weight: 1.97
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437418378
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Dec 22 2008
Pages: 496
Weight: 1.97
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Thomas J. Sawyer and of Caroline M. Sawyer is a historical biography written by Richard Eddy and published in 1900. The book tells the story of Thomas J. Sawyer, a prominent businessman and philanthropist from New Bedford, Massachusetts, and his wife Caroline M. Sawyer. The author provides a detailed account of their lives, including their childhoods, courtship, marriage, and their many accomplishments.Thomas J. Sawyer was born in 1828 and rose to become a successful merchant, banker, and manufacturer. He was also a dedicated civic leader and philanthropist, supporting many charitable causes and institutions throughout his life. His wife, Caroline M. Sawyer, was also deeply involved in philanthropy and was a founding member of the New Bedford Women's Club.Through extensive research and interviews with family members and friends, Richard Eddy paints a vivid picture of the Sawyers' lives and their contributions to their community. He describes their involvement in the abolitionist movement, their support for education and the arts, and their efforts to improve the lives of working-class families.The Life of Thomas J. Sawyer and of Caroline M. Sawyer is a fascinating portrait of two remarkable individuals who made a lasting impact on their community and the world around them. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of New England, philanthropy, and the role of business leaders in society.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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