Lewis Tappan (1788--1873); founder of the Journal of Commerce and the nation's first credit rating firm; is probably best known for his business accomplishments. His greatest achievement; however; was not finance but freedom. In the 1830s; he and his wealthy brother Arthur underwrote and inspired the Manhattan headquarters of the American Anti-Slavery Society and founded many other organizations to promote freedom; faith; and racial tolerance. As prominent historian Bertram Wyatt-Brown demonstrates in this fascinating portrait; Tappan contributed much more to the cause of liberty and equality than has yet been acknowledged.
#3410856 in Books Louisiana State Univ Pr 1988-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 #File Name: 0807114014353 pages
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