The Builder: A Biography of Ezra Cornell

""The Builder: A Biography of Ezra Cornell"" by Philip Dorf is a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of Ezra Cornell, a prominent figure in American history. Cornell was a businessman, philanthropist, and founder of Cornell University, one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the world. The book explores Cornell's early life, his rise to success as a telegraph entrepreneur, and his later years as a philanthropist and advocate for higher education. Through extensive research and interviews with Cornell's descendants and colleagues, Dorf provides a detailed portrait of Cornell's personality, motivations, and accomplishments. The book also sheds light on the social and economic conditions of the 19th century, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs and innovators during that time. Overall, ""The Builder"" is a fascinating and inspiring biography of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping American history and culture.A Biography Of Ezra Cornell, Founder Of Cornell University.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.