Product Description
by Isaac Frederick Marcosson (Author)
The Story of Henry E. Huntington, Constructive Capitalist: A Little Known Master of Millions is a biography written by Isaac Frederick Marcosson and published in 1914. The book details the life and achievements of Henry E. Huntington, a wealthy American businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the railroad and real estate industries. The biography covers Huntington's early life and education, his rise to success in the railroad industry, and his later endeavors as a real estate developer and art collector. The book also explores Huntington's personal life, including his marriage to Arabella Duval Huntington and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller. Throughout the book, Marcosson portrays Huntington as a ""constructive capitalist"" who used his wealth and influence to make positive contributions to society. He highlights Huntington's philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. Overall, The Story of Henry E. Huntington, Constructive Capitalist provides a detailed and engaging account of the life of one of America's most successful and influential businessmen.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.
