Autobiography Of T. Jefferson Coolidge: Drawn In Great Part From His Diary And Brought Down To The Year 1900 (1901)

By Thomas Jefferson Coolidge

Book Overview

The Autobiography of T. Jefferson Coolidge is a book that chronicles the life of Thomas Jefferson Coolidge, an American businessman and philanthropist. The book is largely based on his personal diary and covers his life up until the year 1900. Throughout the book, Coolidge shares his experiences growing up in Boston, attending Harvard University, and his travels throughout Europe and Asia. He also discusses his business ventures, including his work in the China trade and his involvement in the development of railroads in the United States.In addition to his business pursuits, Coolidge was also heavily involved in philanthropy and social reform. He discusses his efforts to improve housing conditions for the poor in Boston and his support for education and the arts.The Autobiography of T. Jefferson Coolidge provides a unique insight into the life of a prominent American businessman and philanthropist during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, business, and philanthropy.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: 1166482480
• ISBN13: 9781166482480
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"