Autobiography Of Philip H. Dewey; Farmer, Lumberman, State Official

By Philip H. Dewey

Book Overview

The Autobiography of Philip H. Dewey is a memoir written by Philip H. Dewey, chronicling his life as a farmer, lumberman, and state official. Born into a farming family in the mid-19th century, Dewey worked the land alongside his father and brothers before venturing into the lumber industry. He eventually became a successful lumberman, owning several mills and timberlands throughout the Northeast.Dewey's career in politics began when he was elected to the New York State Assembly in the late 1800s. He went on to serve as a state senator and later as the Commissioner of Agriculture for the state of New York. Throughout his political career, Dewey remained committed to the interests of farmers and rural communities.The Autobiography of Philip H. Dewey provides a firsthand account of life in rural America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Dewey's experiences as a farmer and lumberman offer insight into the challenges and opportunities facing those who worked the land during this time. His political career sheds light on the issues that were important to rural communities and the ways in which government policies impacted their lives.Overall, the Autobiography of Philip H. Dewey is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on life in rural America during a period of significant change and development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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: 1432576976
• ISBN13: 9781432576974
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"