The Life Of Thomas Coutts, Banker V1 (1920)

The Life of Thomas Coutts, Banker V1 (1920) is a biography written by Ernest Hartley Coleridge about the life and career of Thomas Coutts, a prominent banker in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book explores Coutts' rise to success in the banking industry, his personal life, and his contributions to the arts and philanthropy. Coleridge draws upon primary sources such as letters and diaries to provide a detailed and intimate portrait of Coutts and his world. The first volume covers Coutts' early life and career, including his apprenticeship in the banking industry and his eventual partnership with his brother-in-law, James Tuke. The book also examines Coutts' role in the establishment of the Royal Academy of Arts and his support for various charitable causes. Overall, The Life of Thomas Coutts, Banker V1 provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in British banking and society.In Two Volumes.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.