Louise Whitfield Carnegie: The Life of Mrs. Andrew Carnegie

by Burton Jesse Hendrick and Daniel Henderson

Book Overview

Louise Whitfield Carnegie: The Life Of Mrs. Andrew Carnegie is a biography written by Burton Jesse Hendrick. It tells the story of Louise Whitfield Carnegie, the wife of Andrew Carnegie, one of the wealthiest men in American history. The book explores Louise's upbringing, her marriage to Andrew, and her life as a philanthropist and socialite. It also delves into the couple's personal life, including their struggles with infertility and the tragic loss of their daughter. The biography provides a detailed account of Louise's contributions to the arts and education, including her establishment of the Carnegie Hero Fund and the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Overall, the book offers a comprehensive insight into the life of an influential woman who played a significant role in shaping the legacy of one of America's most prominent families.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258282224
• ISBN13: 9781258282226
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"