Forgotten iron king of the great lakes, the: eber brock ward, 1811-1875
Auteur :
Nagle, Michael W.
Éditeur :
Wayne State University Press
ISBN :
9780814349922
Date de publication :
8 oct. 2024
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Eber Brock Ward (1811–1875) began his career as a cabin boy on his uncle’s sailing vessels, but when he died in 1875, he was the wealthiest man in Michigan. His business activities were vast and innovative. Ward was engaged in the steamboat, railroad, lumber, mining, and iron and steel industries.