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George Eastman

George Eastman

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Business BiographiesBiographies GeneralHistorical Figures

ISBN10: 1432591673
ISBN13: 9781432591670
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 588
Weight: 1.88
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
George Eastman by Carl W. Ackerman is a biography of the American inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized photography with his creation of the Kodak camera and the development of roll film. The book chronicles Eastman's life from his childhood in upstate New York to his rise as a successful businessman and philanthropist. It explores his innovations in photography, including the creation of the first mass-market camera, and his contributions to the film industry. The book also delves into Eastman's personal life, including his struggles with depression and his philanthropic efforts, such as the establishment of the Eastman School of Music and the founding of the University of Rochester. Overall, George Eastman is a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and legacy of a pioneering figure in American history.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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