9780548315064 - sir titus salt, baronet: his life and its lessons von balgarnie, robert (1 Ergebnisse)
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sir Titus Salt, Baronet: His Life And Its Lessons is a biographical book written by Robert Balgarnie. The book chronicles the life of Sir Titus Salt, a prominent 19th-century businessman and philanthropist who is best known for founding the model industrial town of Saltaire in West Yorkshire,… England.The book begins with Salt's early life, including his upbringing in a Quaker family and his early career in the wool trade. It then goes on to detail his rise to prominence as a successful entrepreneur, including his acquisition of several woolen mills and his expansion into the textile industry.In addition to his business success, the book also explores Salt's philanthropic endeavors, including his creation of the town of Saltaire, which provided housing, education, and healthcare for his workers. The book also discusses Salt's involvement in various social and political causes, including his support for the abolition of slavery and his advocacy for workers' rights.Throughout the book, Balgarnie draws on a variety of primary sources, including Salt's personal letters and journals, to provide a vivid and detailed portrait of this remarkable figure. In addition to being a fascinating biography, Sir Titus Salt, Baronet: His Life And Its Lessons also offers valuable insights into the social and economic history of 19th-century England.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.
