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William Sumner Appleton (1904)

William Sumner Appleton (1904)

Marvin, William Theophilus Rogers

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ISBN10: 1165744740
ISBN13: 9781165744749
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The book William Sumner Appleton by William Theophilus Rogers Marvin, published in 1904, is a biography of the life and achievements of William Sumner Appleton. Appleton was an American businessman and philanthropist who was known for his contributions to the preservation of historic sites in the United States. The book details Appleton's early life and education, as well as his career in the family business, the Appleton Mills. It also discusses his interest in history and his involvement in organizations such as the Massachusetts Historical Society and the American Antiquarian Society. One of the major themes of the book is Appleton's dedication to the preservation of historic sites. The author details Appleton's efforts to save important landmarks such as the Old South Meeting House and the Paul Revere House in Boston. The book also explores Appleton's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Hinckley Coolidge and his relationships with his children. It provides insight into his personality and character, as well as his impact on the community.Overall, William Sumner Appleton is a comprehensive biography of a significant figure in American history and culture. It provides a detailed account of his life and achievements, as well as his contributions to the preservation of historic sites.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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