A Great Private Citizen: Henry Lee Higginson (1920)

A Great Private Citizen: Henry Lee Higginson is a biography written by Mark Antony DeWolfe Howe and published in 1920. The book tells the story of Henry Lee Higginson, a prominent businessman and philanthropist in Boston during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Higginson was the founder of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and played a key role in the development of classical music in America. The biography explores Higginson's life from his childhood in New York City to his career as a successful businessman in Boston. The book also delves into Higginson's personal life, including his marriage to Ida Agassiz and his relationships with his children. Throughout the book, Howe highlights Higginson's dedication to philanthropy and his commitment to making a positive impact on society. Higginson was a strong advocate for education, and he supported many institutions, including Harvard University and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Overall, A Great Private Citizen: Henry Lee Higginson is a detailed and engaging biography that provides insight into the life of a remarkable man who made significant contributions to the cultural and social landscape of Boston and America as a whole.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.