Recollections, 1828-1911

By Silas Wright Burt and Edwin Atkins Merritt

Book Overview

Recollections, 1828-1911 is a memoir written by Edwin Atkins Merritt and published in 1911. The book provides a detailed account of Merritt's life, from his childhood in the early 19th century to his experiences as a businessman and politician in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Merritt was born in 1828 in New York and grew up on a farm. He later moved to Buffalo, where he worked in the shipping industry and became involved in local politics. He served as mayor of Buffalo from 1884 to 1885 and was later elected to the New York State Senate. Throughout the book, Merritt reflects on the changes he witnessed over the course of his life, including the growth of the United States and the impact of industrialization. He also shares personal anecdotes about his family, friends, and colleagues, providing a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time.Recollections, 1828-1911 is a valuable historical document that offers insight into the life of a prominent businessman and politician during a period of significant change in American history.This scarce antiquarian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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165480581
• ISBN13: 9781165480586
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"