Nathaniel Goddard: A Boston Merchant, 1767-1853

By Henry Goddard] [Pickering

Book Overview

Nathaniel Goddard: A Boston Merchant, 1767-1853 is a biography written by Henry Goddard Pickering and published in 1906. The book tells the story of Nathaniel Goddard, a prominent merchant in Boston during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The biography explores Goddard's life and career, tracing his rise to success in the shipping and trading industries. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to Mary Anne Greene and his relationships with his children. Throughout the book, Pickering provides a detailed account of Goddard's business dealings, including his partnerships and investments. He also discusses Goddard's involvement in the political and social issues of his time, such as the War of 1812 and the abolitionist movement. Overall, Nathaniel Goddard: A Boston Merchant, 1767-1853 offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a successful businessman in early America, as well as the broader historical context of the period.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: 1166184714
• ISBN13: 9781166184711
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"