The Life Of Thomas Pitt (1915)

By Cornelius Neale Dalton

Book Overview

The Life of Thomas Pitt is a biographical book written by Cornelius Neale Dalton in 1915. The book chronicles the life of Thomas Pitt, an English merchant and politician who lived during the 17th and 18th centuries. Pitt was born in 1653 in Cornwall, England, and went on to become a successful merchant and member of Parliament.The book explores Pitt's early life, including his education and apprenticeship, and his rise to prominence as a merchant. It also delves into his political career, including his election to Parliament and his role in the East India Company. The book provides a detailed account of Pitt's personal and professional life, including his relationships with his family, colleagues, and political opponents.Throughout the book, Dalton offers insights into the political and social context of Pitt's era, including the political and economic climate of England during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book also provides a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and influential during this time period, including their social customs, living conditions, and cultural practices.Overall, The Life of Thomas Pitt is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a prominent English merchant and politician.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167243862
• ISBN13: 9781167243868
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 646 Pages
• Weight: 1.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"