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American Phoenix: The Remarkable Story of William Skinner, A Man Who Turned Disaster Into Destiny
American Phoenix The Remarkable Story of William Skinner A Man Who Turned Disaster Into Destiny
Author: Sarah S. Kilborne
The remarkable story of nineteenth-century millionaire William Skinner, a leading founder of the American silk industry, who lost everything in a devastating flood—and his improbable, inspiring comeback to the pinnacle of the business world. — In 1845, penniless William Skinner sailed in steerage class on a boat that took him from the slums...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781451671797
ISBN-10: 1451671792
Publication Date: 10/16/2012
Pages: 432
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Publisher: Free Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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