{"product_id":"william-e-dodge-the-christian-merchant","title":"William E. Dodge: The Christian Merchant","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartyn, Carlos. \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam E. Dodge: The Christian Merchant\u003c\/strong\u003e. New York \u0026amp; London: Funk \u0026amp; Wagnalls, 1890. [12421]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgundy publisher's cloth with gilt titles, spine a bit faded, 7 1\/2 x 5 1\/4 inches. Frontispiece portrait of Dodge, 349 pp. with index. Contemporary private bookplate. Good. Hardcover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the American Reformers series, edited by Carlos Martyn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Earl Dodge (1805-1883), b. Hartford, Connecticut; d. New York City. Dodge was the co-founder of one of the largest mining companies in the United States, and also had holdings in timber and railroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Considered an energetic and conservative man, Dodge was noted for his civic activities and his efforts on behalf of religious and temperance societies. He also served one term as a member of the U.S. Congress (1866–67), where he was an outspoken advocate of moderate postwar Reconstruction policies.\" - Britannica online. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was an active supporter of Indian Rights and a founding member of the YMCA. In his youth he was influenced by the revival work of the Rev. Asahel Nettleton, and throughout his life Dodge was a serious Christian.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haaswurth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45184772112450,"sku":"ABE12421","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0191\/6066\/2082\/files\/DSC08360BackgroundRemoved.png?v=1789062738","url":"https:\/\/www.haaswurth.com\/products\/william-e-dodge-the-christian-merchant","provider":"Haaswurth Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}