Wilmer Atkinson An Autobiography

By Wilmer Atkinson

Book Overview

Wilmer Atkinson An Autobiography is a memoir written by Wilmer Atkinson himself. In this book, Atkinson shares his life story, starting from his childhood in rural Pennsylvania to his adulthood as a successful publisher and businessman. Atkinson recounts his struggles and triumphs, including his early years as a farmer, his time in the military during World War I, and his eventual founding of the publishing company, Curtis Publishing Company. Atkinson's autobiography also provides insight into the publishing industry during the early 20th century, as well as his personal experiences with famous figures such as Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft. The book is written in a conversational style and is filled with anecdotes and personal reflections, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in American history or the publishing industry. Overall, Wilmer Atkinson An Autobiography is an inspiring and informative memoir that offers a unique perspective on the life of a successful businessman and publisher.1920. Autobiography by the Founder of the Farm Journal. From the Foreword: In the midst of life we are in death. While our dearly-beloved husband and father was engaged in writing this autobiography, he was suddenly stricken with influenza, succumbing twelve days later to that much-dreaded disease-pneumonia. Never had he appeared happier than during the six months previous, while engaged in writing this history of his life. In a recent letter to a friend he wrote: I have had great fun in writing the book and the easiest part now is to come-a review of what I have written and some notes at the bottom, three or four topics only. It was his desire to have the book in the hands of the printer by his eightieth birthday, or June thirteenth, and the book is so dated. As a fact, he laid down his pen for the last time on April twenty-eighth, passing into the Larger Life on May tenth. We have chosen to let the date stand as he had written it, not wishing to change anything whatsoever, excepting in a few instances where it was found to be absolutely necessary.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: 1417902612
• ISBN13: 9781417902613
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 508 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"