Samuel Pomeroy Colt

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

""Samuel Pomeroy Colt"" is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard about the life of Samuel Pomeroy Colt, a prominent businessman and philanthropist of the late 19th and early 20th century. The book explores Colt's life from his birth in 1852 to his death in 1921, detailing his family background, education, and early career as a lawyer before he became involved in the firearms industry.As the president of the Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company, Colt revolutionized the industry with his innovative designs and business strategies. He also played a key role in the development of Hartford, Connecticut, where his company was based, by investing in local infrastructure and supporting civic organizations.Throughout the book, Hubbard provides insight into Colt's personal life, including his marriage to Elizabeth Hart Jarvis, his involvement in politics, and his philanthropic endeavors. The biography also includes photographs and illustrations that help bring Colt's story to life.Overall, ""Samuel Pomeroy Colt"" is a detailed and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of America's most influential businessmen and philanthropists.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Olympians: Elbert Hubbard's Selected Writings Part 2, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103889.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: 1425341713
• ISBN13: 9781425341718
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"