Sir Thomas Lipton: England's Great Merchant Sportsman - Paperback

Sir Thomas Lipton: England's Great Merchant Sportsman is a biography written by Robert B. Smallwood. The book tells the story of Sir Thomas Lipton, a successful businessman and sportsman who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Lipton was born in Scotland in 1850 and rose to fame as the founder of the Lipton tea company, which became one of the largest tea merchants in the world. The book explores Lipton's life and achievements, including his love of sports and his passion for yachting. Lipton was a keen sailor and competed in several America's Cup races, becoming known as the ""challenger of record"" for his repeated attempts to win the prestigious trophy. The book also delves into Lipton's philanthropic activities, including his support for various charities and his efforts to improve the lives of working-class people in the UK.Throughout the book, Smallwood provides a detailed and engaging account of Lipton's life, drawing on a range of sources including letters, diaries, and newspaper articles. The book is well-researched and provides insights into the social and economic context of Lipton's time, as well as the broader history of the tea trade and yachting. Overall, Sir Thomas Lipton: England's Great Merchant Sportsman is a fascinating biography that sheds light on the life of a remarkable man who achieved success in business, sport, and philanthropy. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of tea, yachting, or the social and economic history of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Delivered At A National Newcomen Dinner Of The Newcomen Society At New York City.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.