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Captains of Industry

Men of Business Who did Something Good Besides Making Money

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Highlighting individuals who elevate ordinary pursuits, this volume showcases men who excel in their fields or use their leisure time nobly. It emphasizes the concept of the nobility of republics, featuring Benjamin Franklin as a prime example. At the age of forty-two, Franklin chose to abandon a lucrative business to dedicate himself to the advancement of electrical science, illustrating the profound impact of personal sacrifice for the greater good.

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Captains of Industry, James Parton

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