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The Autobiography Of James Crooks (1900)

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The Autobiography of James Crooks is a first-hand account of the life of James Crooks, a Scottish-born American businessman and politician. The book was originally published in 1900 and chronicles Crooks' life from his childhood in Scotland to his immigration to the United States and subsequent success as a businessman and politician.Crooks' autobiography provides a unique perspective on the social and economic conditions of the late 19th century in both Scotland and the United States. He describes his experiences as a young apprentice in Scotland and his subsequent move to America, where he worked as a clerk in a dry goods store before starting his own business.The book also details Crooks' involvement in politics, including his service as a member of the New York State Assembly and his role in the founding of the Republican Party. Crooks provides insight into the political climate of the time and his own views on issues such as slavery and the Civil War.Throughout the book, Crooks' writing style is straightforward and honest, providing readers with a clear picture of his life and experiences. The Autobiography of James Crooks is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into the life of a successful businessman and politician during a pivotal period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166303815
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 236
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x13 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 322 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 2. december 2024
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The Autobiography of James Crooks is a first-hand account of the life of James Crooks, a Scottish-born American businessman and politician. The book was originally published in 1900 and chronicles Crooks' life from his childhood in Scotland to his immigration to the United States and subsequent success as a businessman and politician.Crooks' autobiography provides a unique perspective on the social and economic conditions of the late 19th century in both Scotland and the United States. He describes his experiences as a young apprentice in Scotland and his subsequent move to America, where he worked as a clerk in a dry goods store before starting his own business.The book also details Crooks' involvement in politics, including his service as a member of the New York State Assembly and his role in the founding of the Republican Party. Crooks provides insight into the political climate of the time and his own views on issues such as slavery and the Civil War.Throughout the book, Crooks' writing style is straightforward and honest, providing readers with a clear picture of his life and experiences. The Autobiography of James Crooks is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into the life of a successful businessman and politician during a pivotal period 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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