William E. Dodge: The Christian Merchant

By William Carlos Martyn and Carlos Martyn

Book Overview

""William E. Dodge: The Christian Merchant"" is a biography written by Carlos Martyn that tells the story of the life and work of William E. Dodge, a prominent American businessman and philanthropist of the 19th century. The book explores Dodge's Christian faith and how it guided his business practices, as well as his involvement in social and political issues of his time, including the abolition of slavery and the promotion of temperance. Martyn delves into Dodge's personal life, including his family and upbringing, and provides insight into his relationships with other influential figures of his time, such as Abraham Lincoln and Horace Greeley. Through extensive research and analysis of primary sources, Martyn paints a vivid portrait of a man who used his wealth and influence to make a positive impact on society and whose legacy continues to inspire generations.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: 1432667904
• ISBN13: 9781432667900
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"