Marcus Daly, 1841-1900: And His Contributions to Anaconda

The book ""Marcus Daly, 1841-1900: And His Contributions To Anaconda"" by W. H. Hoover is a biography of the life and achievements of Marcus Daly, a prominent American businessman and copper magnate in the late 19th century. The book details Daly's humble beginnings as an Irish immigrant and his rise to become one of the wealthiest men in America. It explores his early career in the mining industry and his eventual acquisition of the Anaconda Copper Mining Company, which became one of the largest copper producers in the world. The book also delves into Daly's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his philanthropic efforts and contributions to the development of Montana. Through extensive research and analysis, Hoover paints a comprehensive picture of Daly's impact on the mining industry and the American economy as a whole. Overall, ""Marcus Daly, 1841-1900: And His Contributions To Anaconda"" is a thorough and engaging biography of a fascinating figure in American history.This Newcomen Address, Dealing With The Life And Work Of Marcus Daly, 1841-1900, And With His Manifold Contributions To Mining In The West And To The State Of Montana, Was Delivered During The 1950 Montana Dinner Of The Newcomen Society Of England, Held In The Silver Bow Room At The Finlen Hotel, Butte, Montana, When Mr. Hoover Was The Guest Of Honor, On July 20, 1950.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.