""An American Railroad Builder, John Murray Forbes"" is a biography written by Henry Greenleaf Pearson. The book tells the story of John Murray Forbes, a prominent businessman and railroad builder in the 19th century. Forbes was born into a wealthy family in Massachusetts and went on to become a successful entrepreneur, investing in various industries including banking, shipping, and railroads. He played a key role in the development of the American railroad system, investing in and managing several major railroads. The ...
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""An American Railroad Builder, John Murray Forbes"" is a biography written by Henry Greenleaf Pearson. The book tells the story of John Murray Forbes, a prominent businessman and railroad builder in the 19th century. Forbes was born into a wealthy family in Massachusetts and went on to become a successful entrepreneur, investing in various industries including banking, shipping, and railroads. He played a key role in the development of the American railroad system, investing in and managing several major railroads. The book explores Forbes' personal and professional life, including his relationships with his family, business partners, and political figures of the time. It also delves into the social and economic climate of the 19th century, providing insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs like Forbes. Overall, ""An American Railroad Builder, John Murray Forbes"" offers a fascinating look into the life of a pioneering businessman and the development of the American economy.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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