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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.

Hardcover

Business BiographiesBusiness GeneralRegional: South

ISBN10: 1161613196
ISBN13: 9781161613193
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.25 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 Rankin Watson S. that tells the story of the life and achievements of James Buchanan Duke. Duke was a prominent American industrialist and philanthropist who made his fortune in the tobacco and energy industries. The book chronicles Duke's early life, growing up in a family of modest means in rural North Carolina, and his rise to become one of the wealthiest and most influential men in the country. It explores his business acumen, his vision for the future of the tobacco industry, and his pioneering efforts in the field of hydroelectric power.But the book also delves into Duke's personal life, examining his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his deep commitment to philanthropy. Duke was a generous benefactor to numerous charitable causes, including education, healthcare, and the arts, and the book highlights his many contributions to the betterment of society.Overall, James Buchanan Duke: A Great Pattern of Hard Work, Wisdom, and Benevolence is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a remarkable man who left an indelible mark on American history.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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