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.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical business sagas and character-driven tales of ambition and resilience.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This autobiography traces the steps of the author on his journey from a meager upbringing to becoming a brilliant entrepreneur. The author, facing many hardships in his early life, sought employment in various businesses to support himself and his family. In the process, the author learned the complex inner workings of different companies and the often-deceptive practices that led to their downfall. Through his rigorous self-education and perseverance, the author established himself as a successful entrepreneur with a keen eye for opportunity. This book is a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the principles of success in business and life, revealing that opportunity lies concealed in unexpected places for those with the determination to uncover it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331261711_0
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Addison Broadhurst, Master Merchant: The Intimate History of a Man Who Came Up From FailureSince I mean to be truthful, I wish to conceal my identity under an assumed name. At times I shall of necessity subjec. Seller Inventory # 2147842370
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