Alexander Legge 1866-1933

By Forest Crissey

Book Overview

""Alexander Legge 1866-1933"" is a biography of the influential American businessman and philanthropist, Alexander Legge. Written by Forest Crissey, the book chronicles Legge's life from his humble beginnings as the son of a Wisconsin farmer to his rise as the president of the National Biscuit Company (now known as Nabisco) and his later career as a public servant and advocate for education and social welfare.The book delves into Legge's personal and professional relationships, including his close friendship with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his collaborations with other prominent figures of the time, such as John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Henry Ford. It also explores his contributions to the development of the modern advertising industry and his efforts to promote fair labor practices and workers' rights.Through extensive research and interviews with Legge's family and colleagues, Crissey paints a vivid portrait of a man who was both a shrewd businessman and a compassionate philanthropist. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of American business and politics in the early 20th century, as well as the life of one of its most influential figures.The Life Story Of A Truly Great American Who Loved And Served His Country Well, Who Achieved Worldwide Distinction As An Industrial Leader, As A Patriotic Public Servant And As The Devoted Friend And Champion Of All Who Till The Soil.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: 1432580671
• ISBN13: 9781432580674
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"