Frank Gannett: A Biography

Frank Gannett: A Biography - Paperback

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Frank Gannett: A Biography

Frank Gannett: A Biography - Paperback

by Samuel T. Williamson
$43.13
Sale price  $43.13 Regular price 

Book Overview

""Frank Gannett: A Biography"" is a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of Frank Gannett, a prominent American media mogul and founder of the Gannett Company. Written by Samuel T. Williamson, this book delves into the personal and professional life of Gannett, from his early days as a newspaper reporter to his rise as a successful media entrepreneur.The book covers Gannett's early years in journalism, including his work as a reporter for the Rochester Times-Union and his founding of the Ithaca Journal. It also explores his role in the creation of the Gannett Company, which grew to become one of the largest media companies in the world.Throughout the book, Williamson provides insights into Gannett's business strategies and management style, as well as his personal life and relationships. He also examines the impact that Gannett had on the media industry and the communities in which his newspapers operated.Overall, ""Frank Gannett: A Biography"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of American journalism and the media industry. It offers a detailed and nuanced portrait of one of the most influential figures in the field, and sheds light on the complex and dynamic world of media entrepreneurship.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.

ISBN9781428655591
Author Samuel T. Williamson
PublisherKessinger Publishing
GenreBiography and History
FormatPaperback
PublishedJuly 2006
LanguageENG- English
Pages260
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Samuel T. Williamson

Charles E. Sorensen (1881-1968) was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and arrived in the United States in 1883. He attended school until the age of thirteen when he was apprenticed to a patternmaker in a Buffalo, New York stove works. At seventeen, Sorensen moved to Detroit. He met Henry Ford in 1901 and began working as a patternmaker for Ford in 1905. Sorensen retired from Ford Motor Company in 1944.

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