Life Of Amos A. Lawrence: With Extracts From His Diary And Correspondence

By William Lawrence

Book Overview

The Life of Amos A. Lawrence is a biography written by William Lawrence that details the life of Amos A. Lawrence, a prominent American businessman, philanthropist, and abolitionist. The book includes extracts from Lawrence's personal diary and correspondence, providing an intimate look into his thoughts and experiences.The biography begins with Lawrence's childhood in Boston and follows his journey through his successful career in the textile industry, his involvement in the abolitionist movement, and his philanthropic endeavors. The book also explores Lawrence's personal life, including his marriage and family.Throughout the biography, Lawrence's commitment to social justice and equality is highlighted, particularly in his efforts to end slavery and support education for all. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable figure in American history and provides valuable insights into the social and political climate of the time.Overall, The Life of Amos A. Lawrence is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers a comprehensive portrait of one of America's most influential and inspiring figures.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: 1430486252
• ISBN13: 9781430486251
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"