Memoir Of Thomas Handasyd Perkins: Containing Extracts From His Diaries And Letters (1856)

By Thomas Greaves Cary

Book Overview

Memoir Of Thomas Handasyd Perkins: Containing Extracts From His Diaries And Letters (1856) is a book written by Thomas G. Cary. The book is a memoir of Thomas Handasyd Perkins, a prominent American businessman and philanthropist who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book contains extracts from Perkins' diaries and letters, providing readers with a first-hand account of his life and experiences. The memoir covers Perkins' childhood, his education, his career in the shipping and trading industries, and his philanthropic endeavors. It also includes details about his family life, his personal relationships, and his travels around the world. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American business and philanthropy, as well as those interested in the life of one of America's most successful and influential businessmen.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: 1163945862
• ISBN13: 9781163945865
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"