A Woman In Steel: Rebecca Lukens - Paperback

by Robert W. Wolcott (Author)

""A Woman in Steel: Rebecca Lukens"" is a biographical book written by Robert W. Wolcott. The book tells the inspiring story of Rebecca Lukens, an American businesswoman who became the first female CEO of a major industrial company in the United States. Lukens inherited her family's ironworks business in the early 19th century and transformed it into a successful steel manufacturing company. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, including the death of her husband and the economic downturn of the 1830s, Lukens persevered and became a respected leader in the industry. Wolcott's book provides readers with a detailed account of Lukens' life, including her personal and professional struggles, her innovations in the steel industry, and her contributions to the community. The book is a tribute to Lukens' legacy and serves as an inspiration to women in business and leadership roles.Delivered At A Newcomen Dinner In New York.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.