""The Life And Industrial Labors Of William Wheelwright In South America"" is a biographical work written by Juan B. Alberdi. The book chronicles the life and achievements of William Wheelwright, an American businessman who played a significant role in the development of transportation and industry in South America during the 19th century.The book begins by detailing Wheelwright's early life in New England, his education, and his early business ventures. It then goes on to describe his journey to South America, where he ...
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""The Life And Industrial Labors Of William Wheelwright In South America"" is a biographical work written by Juan B. Alberdi. The book chronicles the life and achievements of William Wheelwright, an American businessman who played a significant role in the development of transportation and industry in South America during the 19th century.The book begins by detailing Wheelwright's early life in New England, his education, and his early business ventures. It then goes on to describe his journey to South America, where he founded the Pacific Steam Navigation Company and played a crucial role in the development of steamship transportation along the west coast of South America.The book also delves into Wheelwright's other industrial ventures, including the construction of railroads and telegraph lines in Chile and Argentina. Alberdi provides a detailed account of the challenges and obstacles Wheelwright faced in his endeavors, as well as his successes and contributions to the economic growth of the region.Overall, ""The Life And Industrial Labors Of William Wheelwright In South America"" is a fascinating and informative read for those interested in the history of industry and transportation in South America, as well as the life and achievements of one of its most influential figures.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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