Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of a Useful Life is a memoir written by S. Fannie Gerry Wilder in 1887, chronicling the life of her father, Edwin J. Gerry. Born in 1820, Gerry grew up in a modest family in Rhode Island and began working at a young age. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Gerry was determined to succeed and eventually became a successful businessman and philanthropist.Throughout the book, Wilder recounts Gerry's many accomplishments, from founding a successful shipping company to serving as a state senator and advocating for education reform. She also highlights his dedication to helping others, including his involvement in charitable organizations and his efforts to support the Civil War effort.Wilder's memoir provides a detailed and insightful look into the life of a remarkable man who overcame adversity to achieve great success and make a positive impact on the world. It is a testament to the power of hard work, perseverance, and compassion, and is sure to inspire readers of all ages.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.
