Publisher's Synopsis
The Autobiography of T. Jefferson Coolidge 1831-1920 is a memoir written by T. Jefferson Coolidge, a prominent American businessman and philanthropist. The book chronicles Coolidge's life from his birth in Boston in 1831 to his death in 1920. Coolidge was born into a wealthy family and spent his early years traveling throughout Europe and studying at prestigious schools in Switzerland and Germany. After returning to the United States, Coolidge became involved in the family business, which was involved in banking, manufacturing, and real estate. He eventually became president of the Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company and played a key role in the development of Boston's financial district. Coolidge was also a philanthropist and supported a number of causes throughout his life, including education, the arts, and social welfare. He was a trustee of Harvard University and helped to establish the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Throughout the book, Coolidge provides insights into his personal life and the events that shaped his career. He discusses his travels, his family, and his experiences as a businessman and philanthropist. The Autobiography of T. Jefferson Coolidge 1831-1920 is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent American figure and provides valuable insights into the history of Boston and the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.
