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James Buchanan Duke: A Great Pattern Of Hard Work, Wisdom And Benevolence

James Buchanan Duke: A Great Pattern Of Hard Work, Wisdom And Benevolence

Rankin, Watson S.

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PhilosophyMetaphysical GeneralOccult

ISBN10: 142865805X
ISBN13: 9781428658059
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2006
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
James Buchanan Duke: A Great Pattern of Hard Work, Wisdom and Benevolence is a biography written by Watson S. Rankin that chronicles the life of one of America's most successful entrepreneurs and philanthropists, James Buchanan Duke. The book delves into Duke's humble beginnings in rural North Carolina, where he worked on his family's tobacco farm and developed a passion for business. From there, Duke went on to build an empire in the tobacco industry, founding the American Tobacco Company and becoming one of the wealthiest men in America. The book also explores Duke's philanthropic endeavors, including his establishment of Duke University and the Duke Endowment, which have had a lasting impact on education and healthcare in North Carolina and beyond. Throughout the book, Rankin highlights Duke's work ethic, business acumen, and generosity, portraying him as a role model for future generations. Overall, James Buchanan Duke: A Great Pattern of Hard Work, Wisdom and Benevolence provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of a remarkable American businessman and philanthropist.Delivered At The 1952 North Carolina Dinner Of The Newcomen Society Held At The Hotel Charlotte.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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