Project Gutenberg 2017-04-17 Public domain in the USA. 499 Smyth, G. Hutchinson (George Hutchinson) 1837 Smyth, George Hutchinson Dickerman, George Sherwood 1843 1937 Dickerman, G. S. (George Sherwood) 10023006 The Life of Henry Bradley Plant Founder and President of the Plant System of Railroads and Steamships and Also of the Southern Express Company Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Life of Henry Bradley Plant" by G. Hutchinson Smyth is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography explores the life and achievements of Henry Bradley Plant, a significant figure in the development of railroads and steamship services in the Southern United States, as well as his impact on the region's economy during the post-Civil War period. The narrative emphasizes Plant's contributions to the commercialization and industrialization of the South, showcasing how his efforts facilitated growth and accessibility in the region. The opening of the biography provides an overview of Plant's ancestry and early life, detailing his family's origins and historical significance in American history, particularly during the Revolutionary War. It introduces his parents and their connections to notable figures and influences, illustrating the strong character and values that shaped Plant throughout his life. The text touches on his upbringing in Branford, Connecticut, and describes how pivotal experiences—such as the early death of his father and the nurturing relationship with his mother—contributed to his personal and professional development. These early life experiences set the stage for his later adventures and successes in the express and railroad industries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Plant, Henry Bradley, 1819-1899 Plant family CT Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American 610009 2025-09-21T14:55:28.686078 text/html 587747 2024-10-23T01:59:40 text/html 2629964 2025-09-21T14:55:38.341030 application/epub+zip 2635759 2025-09-21T14:55:30.602029 application/epub+zip 258280 2025-09-21T14:55:29.646048 application/epub+zip 2806151 2025-09-21T14:55:43.508980 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2738925 2025-09-21T14:55:36.891016 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371075 2022-09-24T21:02:51.425823 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 521511 2025-09-21T14:55:27.535075 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 501636 2024-10-23T01:59:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16920 2025-09-21T14:55:43.661951 application/rdf+xml 8402 2025-09-21T14:55:29.758022 image/jpeg 1317 2025-09-21T14:55:29.703031 image/jpeg 2266442 2025-09-21T14:55:28.835076 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog