The Life Of Samuel Hopkins Emery

By Ralph Davol

Book Overview

The Life of Samuel Hopkins Emery is a biographical book written by Samuel Hopkins Emery himself. It details his life from his birth in 1815 to his death in 1911. Emery was a prominent American businessman and philanthropist, known for his work in the railroad industry and his contributions to the development of the city of Providence, Rhode Island.The book covers Emery's early life, including his education and family background. It then delves into his career in the railroad industry, where he worked for several different companies and eventually became president of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Emery's philanthropic endeavors are also discussed, including his work with the Rhode Island Hospital and the Rhode Island School of Design.Throughout the book, Emery provides insights into his personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his thoughts on religion and politics. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help to bring Emery's story to life.Overall, The Life of Samuel Hopkins Emery is a fascinating look at the life of a successful businessman and philanthropist who played an important role in the development of Rhode Island and the United States as a whole.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: 1432630814
• ISBN13: 9781432630812
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"