Sir Thomas Lipton: England's Great Merchant Sportsman is a biography written by Robert B. Smallwood. The book tells the story of Sir Thomas Lipton, a Scottish entrepreneur and sportsman who made his fortune in the grocery business. Lipton was a self-made man who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful businessmen of his time. He was also an avid sportsman who loved yachting and was a keen supporter of the sport of soccer.The book traces Lipton's life from his early days as a shop boy in Glasgow to ...
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Sir Thomas Lipton: England's Great Merchant Sportsman is a biography written by Robert B. Smallwood. The book tells the story of Sir Thomas Lipton, a Scottish entrepreneur and sportsman who made his fortune in the grocery business. Lipton was a self-made man who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful businessmen of his time. He was also an avid sportsman who loved yachting and was a keen supporter of the sport of soccer.The book traces Lipton's life from his early days as a shop boy in Glasgow to his rise to fame as a successful businessman and sportsman. It covers his many business ventures, including the creation of the Lipton Tea brand, and his passion for yachting, which led him to challenge for the America's Cup five times.The book also explores Lipton's philanthropic endeavors, including his support for various charities and his efforts to improve the lives of working-class people in the UK. It paints a vivid picture of a man who was both driven and generous, and who left a lasting legacy in both business and sport.Overall, Sir Thomas Lipton: England's Great Merchant Sportsman is a fascinating biography that offers a unique perspective on one of the most remarkable figures of the early 20th century.Delivered At A National Newcomen Dinner Of The Newcomen Society At New York City.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.
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