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Autobiography of Perry Whiting, Pioneer Building Material Merchant of Los Angeles

Autobiography of Perry Whiting, Pioneer Building Material Merchant of Los Angeles

Perry Whiting

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2004
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Memorias
ISBN:
9781417934904
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The Autobiography of Perry Whiting, Pioneer Building Material Merchant of Los Angeles is a book written by Perry Whiting that tells the story of his life and career as a building material merchant in Los Angeles during the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed account of Whiting’s experiences as a pioneer in the building material industry, from his humble beginnings as a carpenter to his rise to success as a prominent businessman in the city.Whiting’s autobiography offers a unique perspective on the growth and development of Los Angeles during the early 1900s, as he witnessed firsthand the transformation of the city from a small, dusty town to a bustling metropolis. Through his experiences, readers gain insight into the challenges and opportunities that faced entrepreneurs during this time period, as well as the impact that the building industry had on the city’s growth and development.The book is written in a straightforward, conversational style, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds and interests. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Los Angeles, the building industry, or the experiences of early 20th century entrepreneurs. Overall, The Autobiography of Perry Whiting is a fascinating and informative read that offers a unique glimpse into the life and times of one of Los Angeles’ most influential pioneers.1920. The memoirs of Perry Whiting, a founder of one of the pioneer distributors of building materials in southern California, the Whiting-Mead Company. Whiting writes in the dedication: I dedicate these memoirs to the young men and women who have an ambition to become successful in life’s struggle, hoping that reading of my varied experiences will inspire some of you to become thrifty and save sufficiently while young and strong, to supply your needs when old and weak.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.

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