The Life and Times of Henry Clay Frick: More than people think he was [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

A biography picture book for young learners and wanting to know adults telling the story of Henry Clay Frick, one of America's greatest businessmen, industrialist, philanthropist and art patrons. This book takes a soft approach to the stern businessman and labor buster. Born prior to the Civil War, Henry Clay Frick lived during turbulent times as a youth, later starting his own business. His understanding of the fuel and steel business, which was in peak operations during the massive expansion of America, and he literally fueled the economic growth of the United States. The pages are graced with carefully selected art representing Frick's life and supporting the story of an era gone by. Henry Clay Frick was at one time the wealthiest in the United States. Learn about his upbringing in West Overton Village in western Pennsylvania, how he began in business, his frugality, faith and trust in the free enterprise system and the people of the United States of America. He was an organizational genius that partnered with Andrew Carnegie and later was key in establishing US Steel. He was grieving for the loss of his children and all the while faced public scrutiny as unions were attempting to make root in his businesses which he vehemently opposed. He was publicly denounced for the Johnstown Flood and the Homestead Strike. He found solace spending time with his family and in collecting art. At the end of his life Henry Clay Frick had amassed one the greatest collections of art that he bequeathed to the public. Henry Clay Frick was a man of faith and good nature who demonstrated personal responsibility in his family life and professional life. He was grateful to his employees, friends and family. He never forgot where he came from and enriched his hometown, Mount Pleasant, with a park, containing a state-of-the-art telescope and creating "Home Town Week", a time of celebration with a parade and provided decorations made from coal. He gave generously to his community and was a staunch supporter for all forms of education. Much of his philanthropic endeavors were anonymous. Learn about this great American that was one of the men that built America. Read more