James Buchanan Duke: A Great Pattern Of Hard Work, Wisdom And Benevolence - Paperback

James Buchanan Duke: A Great Pattern of Hard Work, Wisdom and Benevolence is a biographical book written by Watson S. Rankin. The book chronicles the life and achievements of James Buchanan Duke, a prominent American industrialist and philanthropist who lived from 1856 to 1925. The book begins with Duke's early life in rural North Carolina, where he worked on his family's farm and attended a one-room schoolhouse. Despite his humble beginnings, Duke showed a strong work ethic and a keen business sense from a young age. As Duke grew older, he became involved in the tobacco industry, eventually founding the American Tobacco Company, which became one of the largest tobacco companies in the world. Duke's success in business allowed him to become a major philanthropist, donating millions of dollars to education and healthcare initiatives. Throughout the book, Rankin explores Duke's personal life, including his marriage to Nanaline Holt Inman and his relationships with his children. The book also delves into Duke's political views and his involvement in various social and economic issues of his time. Overall, James Buchanan Duke: A Great Pattern of Hard Work, Wisdom and Benevolence provides a comprehensive look at the life of an influential American figure who left a lasting impact on both the business world and the world of philanthropy.Delivered At The 1952 North Carolina Dinner Of The Newcomen Society Held At The Hotel Charlotte.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.