Merchant Adventurer: The Story of W. R. Grace
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Book Overview
This biography was written by two-time Pulitzer winner Marquis James in 1948, but was never published. W.R. Grace's son commissioned James to write it when the author was at the height of his career. However, as Viking Press was about to print the book, the Grace company decided not to release it. It then lay in the firm's archives until it was uncovered by Lawrence Clayton of the University of Alabama.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0842024441
ISBN13:9780842024440
Release Date:September 1993
Publisher:Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
Length:424 Pages
Weight:1.72 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"
Age Range:22 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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Adventurers & Explorers Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Business Business & Investing Company Profiles Leaders & Notable People Mid Atlantic Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Political Professionals & Academics Regional U.S. Specific Groups State & LocalCustomer Reviews
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The Birth of a Enterprise
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
For many people, the name W.R. Grace is connected with lawsuits and legal nightmares. But, for a true look at the birth of this amazing enterprise, one should read "The Story of W.R.Grace". Apart from the civil actions that Grace has confronted in the past 50 years(which you will not read about in this book), the company and its fascinating founder, William R. Grace, hold a rich history and an incredible story of rags to riches. As a young Irish boy, W.R. Grace came to America with a dream of wealth and commerce tied with a honest and sound approach to business. At a time when America's industrial revolution was booming and business pratices were not as regulated as they are today, Grace came forward with a honest and upfront approach that would change the face of America Commerce and would launch Grace into the spotlight, good and bad, for years to come. A must read for anyone in business!
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