Peter Cooper (1901)

By Rossiter W. Raymond and Rossiter Worthington Raymond

Book Overview

Peter Cooper (1901) is a biography of the American industrialist, inventor, and philanthropist Peter Cooper, written by Rossiter Worthington Raymond. The book chronicles Cooper's life from his humble beginnings as a farm boy in New York to his rise as one of the most successful businessmen of his time. The author delves into Cooper's early days as an apprentice in a coach-making shop and his subsequent ventures in the iron and steel industries. The book also explores Cooper's various inventions, including the first steam locomotive built in America, and his contributions to education, such as the founding of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. The biography provides a detailed account of Cooper's personal life, including his marriage to Sarah Bedell and his relationships with his children. The book also touches on Cooper's political views and his involvement in the abolitionist movement.Overall, Peter Cooper (1901) is a comprehensive and informative account of the life and legacy of one of America's most notable 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: 1120673038
• ISBN13: 9781120673039
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"