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. The book tells the story of William E. Dodge, a successful businessman and devout Christian who lived in the 19th century. Dodge was born into a wealthy family and inherited his father's business, which he grew into one of the largest mercantile firms in the United States. Despite his success, Dodge remained committed to his Christian faith and used his wealth to support various philanthropic causes, including the abolition of slavery and the establishment of schools for the poor. The book explores the ways in which Dodge's faith influenced his business practices and his commitment to social justice. Martyn draws on a variety of sources, including Dodge's personal correspondence and diaries, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of this remarkable man. Overall, William E. Dodge: The Christian Merchant is a fascinating look at the intersection of faith and business in the 19th century.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: 1163287660
• ISBN13: 9781163287668
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"