The Remarkable Story of William Skinner, A Man Who Turned Disaster Into Destiny
by
Sarah S. Kilborne
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2012
The incredible story of nineteenth-century millionaire William Skinner, a leading founder of the American silk industry, who lost everything in a devastating flood—and his improbable, inspiring comeback to the pinnacle of the business world.
In 1845 a young, penniless William Skinner sailed...