Willard Henry Dow: President Of The Dow Chemical Company

""Willard Henry Dow: President Of The Dow Chemical Company"" is a biography written by Leland I. Doan. The book chronicles the life of Willard Henry Dow, who founded the Dow Chemical Company and served as its president from 1900 until his death in 1930. The book explores Dow's upbringing, education, and career, including his development of a new process for producing bromine and his invention of Styrofoam. The author also delves into Dow's personal life, including his marriage and family. Through extensive research and interviews with Dow's family and colleagues, Doan provides a comprehensive portrait of this influential figure in the chemical industry. The book also sheds light on the history of the Dow Chemical Company and its impact on the world. Overall, ""Willard Henry Dow: President Of The Dow Chemical Company"" is a fascinating look at the life of a pioneering businessman and inventor.Delivered During The 1950 Michigan Dinner Of The Newcomen Society.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.

Author: Leland I. Doan
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 50
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9781162988412

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