The Thorough Business Man: Memoirs Of Walter Powell, Merchant, Melbourne And London

By Benjamin Gregory

Book Overview

The Thorough Business Man: Memoirs Of Walter Powell, Merchant, Melbourne And London is a book written by Benjamin Gregory. The book is a biography of Walter Powell, a successful merchant who lived and worked in both Melbourne and London. The book provides a detailed account of Powell's life, from his early years in Australia to his later years in London, where he became a prominent figure in the business community.The book covers Powell's early years as a young man in Australia, where he worked in various jobs before eventually starting his own business. It then follows him as he moves to London and establishes himself as a successful merchant, building a network of business contacts and becoming involved in various commercial ventures.Throughout the book, Gregory provides insights into Powell's character and personality, as well as his approach to business. He also explores the economic and social context of the times in which Powell lived and worked, providing a rich and detailed portrait of a fascinating figure in the history of business.Overall, The Thorough Business Man: Memoirs Of Walter Powell, Merchant, Melbourne And London is a well-researched and engaging biography that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of business, entrepreneurship, and the lives of successful individuals.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: 1430445025
• ISBN13: 9781430445029
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"