Publisher | Kessinger Publishing, LLC |
ISBN 13 | 9781436814553 |
ISBN 10 | 1436814553 |
Author | William Cayley |
Book Format | Paperback |
Language | English |
Book Description | ""Correspondence Between William Napier, On Behalf Of The English Shareholders Of The Grand Trunk Railroad Company (1856)"" is a book that contains a collection of letters written by William Napier on behalf of the English shareholders of the Grand Trunk Railroad Company. The book is edited by William Cayley and was originally published in 1856.The Grand Trunk Railroad Company was a railway company that operated in Canada and the United States during the mid-19th century. The company was founded in 1852 and had significant investments from British shareholders. However, the company faced financial difficulties and was unable to pay dividends to its shareholders.William Napier was a prominent British businessman and shareholder in the Grand Trunk Railroad Company. He wrote a series of letters to the company's board of directors, expressing his concerns about the company's financial situation and demanding that they take action to address the shareholders' concerns.The letters in this book provide a fascinating insight into the world of 19th-century business and finance, as well as the challenges faced by early railway companies. They also offer a glimpse into the relationship between British investors and Canadian businesses during this period.Overall, ""Correspondence Between William Napier, On Behalf Of The English Shareholders Of The Grand Trunk Railroad Company (1856)"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an important period in the history of Canadian and British business.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original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. |
Publication Date | 29 June 2008 |
Number of Pages | 76 pages |