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Peter Cooper (1901)

Peter Cooper (1901)

Raymond, Rossiter Worthington

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral Education

ISBN10: 1120774942
ISBN13: 9781120774941
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Peter Cooper is a biography of the American industrialist, inventor, and philanthropist, Peter Cooper, written by Rossiter Worthington Raymond and first published in 1901. The book details the life and achievements of Cooper, from his humble beginnings as the son of a hatter to his rise as a successful businessman and innovator in the fields of iron production, locomotive engineering, and telegraphy. The biography also explores Cooper's political and social activism, including his involvement in the founding of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, his advocacy for the abolition of slavery, and his support for various social and humanitarian causes. Drawing on primary sources and personal correspondence, Raymond provides a comprehensive portrait of Cooper's life and legacy, highlighting his remarkable achievements and enduring impact on American industry, education, and philanthropy. Overall, Peter Cooper is a fascinating and informative biography of one of America's most important and influential figures.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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