Elbridge A. Stuart

Elbridge A. Stuart: Founder Of Carnation Company by James Marshall is a biography of the American businessman who created the Carnation Company. Stuart was born in Virginia in 1866 and grew up on a farm. He moved to Chicago in the 1890s and started a milk distribution business. In 1899, he founded the Carnation Company, which produced evaporated milk. The company grew rapidly and became a household name in the United States.The book details Stuart's life and career, including his business strategies, innovations, and philanthropy. It explores his personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his involvement in politics and community affairs. The book also examines the history of the dairy industry in the United States and the role that Stuart and the Carnation Company played in its development.Marshall's biography draws on a variety of sources, including Stuart's personal papers, business records, and interviews with family members and colleagues. It provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a successful entrepreneur and his impact on American business and society.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.