9781331974833 - Memoir of Ralph Haskins (Classic Reprint) di Haskins, David Greene (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the captivating life and multifaceted contributions of Ralph Haskins, a prominent Bostonian whose impact extended beyond business and into realms of military service, agriculture, and religious leadership. Growing up as the youngest of sixteen children in a prominent Boston family, Haskins embarked on a daring voyage to the Pacific Northwest as a supercargo at the age of twenty-one, his adventures during this expedition meticulously detailed in his journal and later published in the Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Upon his return, he established himself as a successful merchant and became actively involved in the Boston Hussars, a distinguished cavalry company. Haskins's keen interest in agriculture led him to purchase a farm in Roxbury, where he experimented with new farming techniques, played a pioneering role in introducing and developing the Cream-Pot breed of cattle, and became a recognized authority on horticulture. He was also instrumental in establishing St. James's Church in Roxbury and exemplified unwavering religious faith throughout his life. The author provides a rich tapestry of Haskins's personal life, his relationships with family and friends, and his unwavering commitment to his beliefs, offering a nuanced portrait of a man whose diverse contributions left an enduring mark on Boston and beyond. 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.