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

The Autobiography of Perry Whiting, Pioneer Building Material Merchant of Los Angeles is a memoir written by Perry Whiting himself, chronicling his life and career as a prominent building material merchant in the city of Los Angeles. The book details Whiting's early years, including his upbringing and education, and goes on to describe his entry into the building materials industry as a young man.Throughout the book, Whiting recounts his experiences as a pioneer in the industry, working tirelessly to establish himself as a respected merchant in a rapidly growing city. He describes the challenges he faced, including competition from other merchants and the difficulties of navigating the ever-changing landscape of the building materials market.In addition to his business pursuits, Whiting also delves into his personal life, discussing his family, his hobbies, and his involvement in the community. He shares his thoughts on the state of Los Angeles at the time, reflecting on the city's growth and development and the impact it had on his business and personal life.Overall, The Autobiography of Perry Whiting, Pioneer Building Material Merchant of Los Angeles offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a successful entrepreneur in early 20th century Los Angeles, providing valuable insights into the history of the city and the building materials industry.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.