James Read: Building Material Merchant

By Jesse Rainsford Sprague

Book Overview

""James Read: Building Material Merchant"" is a biographical account of the life and career of James Read, a prominent figure in the building materials industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written by Jesse Rainsford Sprague, the book chronicles Read's rise from humble beginnings as a clerk in a hardware store to his establishment of a successful building materials business in New York City.The book explores Read's entrepreneurial spirit and his dedication to providing quality products and excellent customer service. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his involvement in various civic and philanthropic endeavors.Throughout the book, Sprague provides historical context and insight into the building materials industry and the economic and social climate of the time. He also includes anecdotes and personal accounts from Read's contemporaries, adding depth and richness to the narrative.Overall, ""James Read: Building Material Merchant"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a successful businessman and the world in which he operated. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American business and entrepreneurship.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: 1162756268
• ISBN13: 9781162756264
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"