My Seven Sons

📖 The Scoop

My Seven Sons: The True and Amazing Story of the Seven Famous Washburn Brothers is a biography written by Lilian Washburn Vilenius. The book tells the story of the Washburn family, specifically the seven brothers who went on to achieve great success in various fields. The Washburn brothers grew up in poverty in rural Maine in the late 19th century. Despite their humble beginnings, they all went on to become successful businessmen, politicians, and inventors. The book explores the lives of each brother in detail, from their childhoods to their eventual successes. The brothers include Israel, who became a successful businessman and philanthropist; Elihu, who became a congressman and the governor of Wisconsin; and Charles, who invented the first practical sewing machine. The book also delves into the family dynamics of the Washburns, including their close bond and their support of each other's endeavors. Overall, My Seven Sons is a heartwarming and inspiring story of a family who overcame adversity and achieved great success through hard work and determination.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.

Genre: Biography & Autobiography / Historical (fancy, right?)