A Memoir Of Augustine Heard Amory

By Arthur Wheelock Moulton

Book Overview

""A Memoir of Augustine Heard Amory"" is a book written by Arthur W. Moulton that tells the story of Augustine Heard Amory, a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Amory's life, from his childhood in Boston to his successful career in the shipping industry and his involvement in various charitable organizations. Moulton describes Amory's personal and professional relationships, including his close ties to the Heard family and his work with the Boston Athenaeum. The book also explores Amory's role in the Civil War and his efforts to support the Union cause. Through personal anecdotes and historical research, Moulton paints a vivid portrait of this influential figure and his impact on Boston 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163598607
• ISBN13: 9781163598603
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"