{"product_id":"ruler-of-the-reading-the-life-of-frank-b-gowen-1836-1889-9781432575212","title":"Ruler Of The Reading: The Life Of Frank B. Gowen 1836-1889","description":"Ruler Of The Reading: The Life Of Frank B. Gowen 1836-1889 is a biography written by Marvin W. Schlegel. The book chronicles the life of Frank B. Gowen, a prominent figure in the late 19th century in Reading, Pennsylvania. Gowen was a lawyer, businessman, and politician who played a significant role in the development of the city and the state. The book explores Gowen's upbringing, education, and early career, as well as his rise to power in the Reading Railroad Company, where he served as president. Gowen's leadership of the company during the tumultuous period of the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 is also covered in detail. In addition to his business and political pursuits, the book delves into Gowen's personal life, including his marriage and family. It also examines his involvement in the Molly Maguires, a secret society of Irish miners that was active in Pennsylvania in the late 19th century. Overall, Ruler Of The Reading provides a comprehensive look at the life of Frank B. Gowen and his impact on the history of Reading and Pennsylvania.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marvin W. Schlegel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 324\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781432575212\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44462557036659,"sku":"9781432575212","price":49.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_69ce52d1-6e3f-4c88-9639-382402d65fc3.jpg?v=1773934288","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/ruler-of-the-reading-the-life-of-frank-b-gowen-1836-1889-9781432575212","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}