The Yankee of the Yards by Louis F. Swift Hardcover Book
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The Yankee of the Yards by Louis F. Swift Hardcover Book. Written by his son, Louis F. Swift, this narrative explores the remarkable life and entrepreneurial spirit of a man who revolutionized the way food was processed and distributed in the United States. The Yankee of the Yards by Louis F. Swift Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description "The Yankee of the Yards" is a compelling biographical account of Gustavus Franklin Swift, a pioneering figure in the American meatpacking industry. Written by his son, Louis F. Swift, this narrative explores the remarkable life and entrepreneurial spirit of a man who revolutionized the way food was processed and distributed in the United States. From his humble beginnings as a butcher in New England to the establishment of the massive Swift & Company in Chicago, the book details the innovations that defined an era, including the development of the refrigerated railway car. Through personal anecdotes and historical insights, the work provides a vivid look at the development of the Union Stock Yards and the industrial growth of Chicago during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It serves as both a family tribute and a significant document of American business history, illustrating the challenges of building a global enterprise from the ground up. Readers interested in industrial history, corporate leadership, and the evolution of the American food supply will find "The Yankee of the Yards" to be an invaluable resource on the life of a visionary who forever changed the landscape of American work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 1025509625 ISBN-13 9781025509624 Title The Yankee of the Yards Author Louis F. Swift Format Hardcover Year 2026 Pages 266 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178578419; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
