John Merrick: A Biographical Sketch (1920)

John Merrick: A Biographical Sketch is a book written by Robert McCants Andrews in 1920. The book is a biographical account of the life of John Merrick, an African American entrepreneur and philanthropist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book traces Merrick's life from his humble beginnings as the son of a slave in North Carolina to his rise as a successful businessman in Durham, North Carolina. Merrick is best known for co-founding the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, which became one of the largest and most successful African American-owned businesses in the country. The book explores Merrick's struggles and triumphs as he navigated the racism and discrimination of his time, and highlights his efforts to uplift and empower the African American community through his business ventures and philanthropy. Andrews draws on primary sources and interviews with Merrick's family and associates to paint a vivid portrait of this remarkable man and his contributions to African American history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African American history, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy.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.