The Life And Times Of The Late Sir Thomas J. Lipton: From The Cradle To The Grave

By John J. Hickey

Book Overview

The Life and Times of the Late Sir Thomas J. Lipton: From the Cradle to the Grave is a biographical book written by John J. Hickey. The book chronicles the life of Sir Thomas J. Lipton, a Scottish entrepreneur, and philanthropist who made his fortune in the tea trade. From his humble beginnings in Glasgow, Scotland, to his rise as a successful businessman, Lipton's life is explored in detail.The book covers Lipton's early years, his family life, and his education. It then delves into his business ventures, including the founding of Lipton Tea, which became a household name in the early 20th century.Hickey also explores Lipton's philanthropic efforts, including his support of various charities and his contributions to the sport of yachting. Lipton was an avid yachtsman and famously challenged for the America's Cup five times.The book concludes with Lipton's death in 1931 and his legacy, which includes the Lipton Cup, a prestigious yachting trophy still contested today.Overall, The Life and Times of the Late Sir Thomas J. Lipton: From the Cradle to the Grave is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a fascinating figure in Scottish and tea trade history.International Sportsman And Dean Of The Yachting World.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: 1163148229
• ISBN13: 9781163148228
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"