02611cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000540012624501500018026400510033030000470038133600260042833700260045433800360048050000310051650801670054752013580071453400450207265300360211765300170215370000430217085600430221399900170225654558UtSlPG20260610134246.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a10023006  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aCT1 aSmyth, G. Hutchinsonq(George Hutchinson),d1837-14aThe Life of Henry Bradley Plant :bFounder and President of the Plant System of Railroads and Steamships and Also of the Southern Express Company 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-04-17  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"The Life of Henry Bradley Plant" by G. Hutchinson Smyth is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography explores the life and achievements of Henry Bradley Plant, a significant figure in the development of railroads and steamship services in the Southern United States, as well as his impact on the region's economy during the post-Civil War period. The narrative emphasizes Plant's contributions to the commercialization and industrialization of the South, showcasing how his efforts facilitated growth and accessibility in the region.  The opening of the biography provides an overview of Plant's ancestry and early life, detailing his family's origins and historical significance in American history, particularly during the Revolutionary War. It introduces his parents and their connections to notable figures and influences, illustrating the strong character and values that shaped Plant throughout his life. The text touches on his upbringing in Branford, Connecticut, and describes how pivotal experiences—such as the early death of his father and the nurturing relationship with his mother—contributed to his personal and professional development. These early life experiences set the stage for his later adventures and successes in the express and railroad industries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPlant, Henry Bradley, 1819-1899  aPlant family1 aDickerman, George Sherwood,d1843-193740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54558  c95390d95390