Publisher's Synopsis
John D. Rockefeller: A Portrait In Oils is a biography of the famous American industrialist, philanthropist, and founder of Standard Oil, John D. Rockefeller. Written by John K. Winkler, the book provides a comprehensive look at Rockefeller's life, from his humble beginnings as a poor boy in upstate New York to his rise as one of the wealthiest men in the world.The book explores Rockefeller's early years, his family background, and his education, as well as his business ventures and the development of Standard Oil. Winkler delves into the controversies surrounding Rockefeller's business practices, including his monopolistic control of the oil industry and his involvement in the Ludlow Massacre.In addition to his business pursuits, the book also explores Rockefeller's philanthropic endeavors, including his establishment of the Rockefeller Foundation and his contributions to medical research and education.Winkler's writing is engaging and accessible, making this book a great choice for anyone interested in the life of one of America's most influential figures. The book is also illustrated with a number of portraits of Rockefeller, adding an extra dimension to the narrative. Overall, John D. Rockefeller: A Portrait In Oils is a fascinating and informative biography of a man who left an indelible mark on American history.1929. Winkler writes that John D. Rockefeller and his Standard Oil Trust have provoked a literature and litigation of their own. In this overwhelming mass of material, Rockefeller the Man is but a shadowy myth. This study seeks chiefly to illumine a rare and astonishing personality. It includes, therefore, only such portions of our subject�������s long and serried business career as seem essential to our purpose. Contents: A Strange Pilgrim and His Son; A Pious Youth Gets a Flying Start; A Godly Young Man Strikes Oil; A Refiner Marches Toward Monopoly; A Business Genius Makes the World Pay Tribute; The Malevolent Trust-Raking In a Billion; The Benevolent Trust-Ladling Out the Billion; John D. Jr., a Character Sketch; John D., III, the Clan�������s Future Chieftain, an Intimate Portrait; and John D. at Ninety. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
