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Henry Edwards Huntington: The Founder And The Library

by Robert O. Schad
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781432556297
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 48
  • Original Price: USD 18.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 82 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Hunting

Henry Edwards Huntington: The Founder And The Library is a biographical account of the life and legacy of Henry Edwards Huntington, a prominent American businessman and philanthropist. Written by Robert O. Schad, the book explores Huntington's life from his early years as a railroad magnate to his later years as a collector and benefactor of rare books and manuscripts.The book delves into Huntington's personal life, including his marriage to Arabella Duval Huntington, his travels, and his friendships with notable figures such as Andrew Carnegie and William Randolph Hearst. It also explores his business ventures, including his role in the development of the Southern Pacific Railroad and his acquisition of the Pacific Electric Railway.The second half of the book focuses on Huntington's passion for collecting books and manuscripts, which led to the creation of the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. Schad details the library's growth and development, as well as its impressive collection of rare books, manuscripts, and other materials.Overall, Henry Edwards Huntington: The Founder And The Library is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a remarkable man and his enduring legacy. It will appeal to anyone interested in American history, business, philanthropy, or the world of rare books and manuscripts.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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