Addison Broadhurst, Master Merchant: The Intimate History of a Man Who Came Up From Failure (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Mott Woolley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484086766 ISBN 13: 9780484086769

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

From failure to a sweeping New York enterprise, a self-made merchant writes his own legend.

In this intimate historical novel, a young man climbs from losses in a small town to lead a rising retail empire in a bustling metropolis. The story centers on a fierce commitment to people as the heart of business, showing how leadership, patience, and honest work can transform a store into a lasting institution. Across personal trials and bustling markets, the frontier of opportunity opens to those who plan, persevere, and trust the right partners.

Readers follow the rise, the setbacks, and the hard-won decisions that shape a family name and a city’s retail landscape. The narrative blends ambition with reflection, offering a window into the mind of a man who believes business is a philosophy as well as a practice.

• erleben how a store grows through careful leadership and team-building.
• see the balance between ambition, ethics, and long-term strategy.
• witness the personal costs and rewards of building a lasting business legacy.
• glimpse the historical world of New York trade and family enterprise.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical business sagas and character-driven tales of ambition and resilience.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484086766
• ISBN 13: 9780484086769
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 290