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_aForwood, William Bower, Sir, _d1840-1928 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aRecollections of a Busy Life: Being the Reminiscences of a Liverpool Merchant 1840-1910 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-09-12 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Michael Forwood, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Recollections of a Busy Life: Being the Reminiscences of a Liverpool Merchant" by Sir William B. Forwood is an autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the life experiences and reflections of a Liverpool merchant, detailing personal anecdotes from a dynamic period in the city’s history, spanning the years 1840 to 1910. The author recounts his ambitions, challenges, and contributions to commerce and local governance, offering insights into the development of Liverpool as a thriving port and community. The opening of the autobiography sets the stage for Sir William Forwood's life journey. He reflects on his early years growing up in Liverpool, highlighting the significant changes in the city during his lifetime. Forwood introduces key family figures, their contributions to commerce and community, and his formative experiences, such as attending school and observing the shipping industry. His narrative also hints at the broader social and industrial transformations occurring in Liverpool, capturing the spirit of a burgeoning urban landscape through engaging personal stories and historical events, including the impact of major developments like the opening of the docks and the advent of steamships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aForwood, William Bower, Sir, 1840-1928 | ||
| 653 | _aMerchants -- England -- Liverpool -- Biography | ||
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