Son Of New England: James Jackson Storrow 1864-1926

By Henry Greenleaf Pearson

Book Overview

""Son of New England: James Jackson Storrow 1864-1926"" is a biography written by Henry Greenleaf Pearson about the life and legacy of James Jackson Storrow. Storrow was a prominent businessman and philanthropist in Boston during the late 19th and early 20th century, and his contributions to the city's cultural and social development were significant. The book chronicles Storrow's upbringing in a wealthy Boston family, his education at Harvard, and his successful career in banking and finance. Storrow's philanthropic endeavors are also explored, including his work with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the creation of the Charles River Esplanade. The book provides a comprehensive look into the life of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural and social landscape of Boston, and offers insight into the values and ideals that drove Storrow to make a difference in his community.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: 1163182087
• ISBN13: 9781163182086
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"