Biography Of Timothy B. Blackstone (1917)

By Ida Hinman

Book Overview

""Biography of Timothy B. Blackstone"" is a book written by Ida Hinman in 1917. The book is a detailed account of the life of Timothy B. Blackstone, a prominent American businessman and politician who lived in the 19th century. Blackstone was a railroad executive, serving as the president of the Chicago and Alton Railroad Company, and later the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company. He was also a philanthropist, contributing to various charitable causes and institutions.The book traces Blackstone's life from his early years in New York to his rise to prominence in Chicago. It covers his business career, his political activities, and his personal life, including his marriage and family. The book also provides insights into the social and political climate of the time, as Blackstone was involved in many of the key events and issues of the day.Overall, ""Biography of Timothy B. Blackstone"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of a significant figure in American history.""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: 1165251248
• ISBN13: 9781165251247
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"