Bücher von Edwin Wildman

Reconstructing America, Our Next Big Job: The Latest Word On The Vital Subjects Of The Hour is a book written by Edwin Wildman that offers a comprehensive analysis of the most pressing issues facing America in the early 20th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, social issues, and foreign affairs, and provides readers with a detailed understanding of the challenges facing the country at the time.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific topic. The first chapter provides an overview of the state of the nation, highlighting the problems facing America in the aftermath of World War I. Subsequent chapters delve into more specific issues, such as the role of government in society, the state of the economy, and the challenges facing American workers.Throughout the book, Wildman offers his own insights and opinions on the issues at hand, drawing on his extensive experience as a lawyer and public figure. He also includes quotes and opinions from other prominent figures of the time, providing readers with a broad range of perspectives on each issue.Overall, Reconstructing America, Our Next Big Job: The Latest Word On The Vital Subjects Of The Hour is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers readers a unique glimpse into the challenges facing America in the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, and society.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.

Readers will find much to admire in the early life stories of leaders in business, government, and technology. From humble beginnings to the heights of fame, these men created opportunities for themselves and others, exerting their influence farther than they could have imagined. Writer Edwin Wildman delves into the biographies of men such as Philip Danforth Armour, the Chicago packing king; P.T. Barnum, the great showman; John M. Browning, the inventor of the machine gun; William L. Douglas, "the boy who pegged shoes and became governor"; Frank L. Woolworth, "the magician of the 5 and 10 cent store"; John Davison Rockefeller; and Adolf Zukor, the motion picture magnate. Wildman also profiles inventors such as Thomas Edison, George Eastman, Alexander Graham Bell, Charles Goodyear, Cyrus Hall McCormick, Isaac Merritt Singer, George Westinghouse, and the Wright brothers. Wildman wrote of these remarkable leaders and their fascinating lives, "They did not live joyless lives; they found pleasure in their work, because they loved their work and hoped to get on in the world."EDWIN WILDMAN was a journalist who covered the Philippines. He also wrote the books Reconstructing America -- Our Next Big Job and Aguinaldo, A Narrative of Filipino Aspirations.