A Biographical History, with Portraits, of Prominent Men of the Great West: Illustrations in Steel and Marginals (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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He was constantly planning, however, for a wider field of operations, and with that foresight which has been a marked characteristic of his life, selected Chicago as the place which would become the metropolis of the then undeveloped and thither he moved in 1850.
At that time Lake street was Chicago's prin cipal thoroughfare, and there, upon his arrival, Mr. Palmer opened a large retail dry goods store, investing his entire capital. He began at first on a moderate scale. His trade rapidly and stead ily increased until, after an experience of thir teen years, the name of Potter Palmer became familiar in' every trading community in the fest, and his store the leading retail dry goods store of Chicago. Enlarging his facilities to meet the demand of his increasing trade, he added to his business a wholesale department, which rapidly grew to great magnitude under his skilled man agement. Mr. Palmer had a true appreciation of the commercial facilities of Chicago, and did not hesitate to incur the risk demanded. The rise in goods soon after the war found him with a full stock on hand. Here again his far-seeing judg nent enabled him to take at the ebb the tide that led to greater fortune, and from the' begin ning of the war he continued to carly an immense amount of goods, both here and in New York. The house, thus directed by his practical admin istrative ability and' keen mercantile foresight, be came the largest of its kind in the Northwest, the policy guiding it being far broader and more liberal than any previously pursued.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a biographical record of prominent men living in the Great West during the late 19th century. The author provides insightful profiles of these individuals, many of whom were already familiar figures in their respective fields. The book shines a light on their personal lives, struggles, and the notable achievements that brought them to prominence. By examining the lives of these Western pioneers, the author captures the spirit of the era and the challenges and opportunities that shaped their experiences. Through these compelling portraits, this book offers a valuable glimpse into the history of the American West and the people who helped shape it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781528293778_0
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