Frederick Weyerhaeuser & the American West

Frederick Weyerhaeuser, founder of the Weyerhaeuser Company, left school at age 13 and later emigrated to American at age 18. This biography shows how he worked his way up from apprentice to timber baron, drawing on his correspondence and journal entries, as well as the letters and diaries of family members, friends, and business associates. Author Healey, a philanthropy professional, shows him to be a devoted family man as well as an astute businessman. The book contains b&w historical and personal photos. Annotation 2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)