"Harlow Niles Higinbotham" by Harriet Monroe is a biography that explores the life of Harlow Niles Higinbotham, a significant businessman and community leader. It traces his life from growing up on an Illinois farm in 1838 to his experiences as a Civil War soldier and his successful career in retail with Marshall Field & Co. The book emphasizes his commitment to helping others and his important contributions, like his involvement in the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Through personal stories and letters, the biography uncovers Higinbotham's values of honesty, responsibility, and dedication to improving his community, showcasing a life marked by success and a deep commitment to the welfare of others.
Harlow Niles Higinbotham A memoir with brief autobiography and extracts from speeches and letters
By Harriet Monroe
From a humble farm boy to a leading figure in business and civic life, this is a story of a man who shaped a city and dedicated his life to the betterment of society.
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About the AuthorHarriet Monroe was an American editor, scholar, literary critic, poet, and patron of the arts. She was the founding publisher and long-time editor of Poetry magazine, which she established in 1912. As a supporter of the poets Wallace Stevens, Ezra Pound, H. D., T. S. Eliot, William Carlos Williams, Carl Sandburg, Max Michelson and others, Monroe played an important role in the development of modern poetry. Her correspondence with early twentieth century poets provides a wealth of information on their thoughts and motives.
Harriet Monroe was an American editor, scholar, literary critic, poet, and patron of the arts. She was the founding publisher and long-time editor of Poetry magazine, which she established in 1912. As a supporter of the poets Wallace Stevens, Ezra Pound, H. D., T. S. Eliot, William Carlos Williams, Carl Sandburg, Max Michelson and others, Monroe played an important role in the development of modern poetry. Her correspondence with early twentieth century poets provides a wealth of information on their thoughts and motives.
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