William Watt, A Tribute To His Memory: Leland Stanford, A Biography (1880)

William Watt, A Tribute To His Memory: Leland Stanford, A Biography (1880) is a book written by Edward Curtis that tells the life story of Leland Stanford, an American businessman, politician, and founder of Stanford University. The book is dedicated to William Watt, a close friend and associate of Stanford who passed away before the completion of the biography. The book begins with Stanford's early life, including his upbringing in New York and his move to California during the Gold Rush. It then goes on to detail his successful career as a businessman, including his role in the building of the Central Pacific Railroad and his founding of the Southern Pacific Railroad. The book also covers Stanford's political career, including his time as Governor of California and his unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1880.Throughout the book, Curtis provides insight into Stanford's personal life, including his marriage to Jane Stanford and the tragic death of their son, which led to the founding of Stanford University in his memory. The book also includes numerous anecdotes and quotes from Stanford's contemporaries, providing a unique perspective on his life and legacy.Overall, William Watt, A Tribute To His Memory: Leland Stanford, A Biography (1880) is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of America's most influential businessmen and politicians.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.