Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Presentation of the Freedom of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers to Andrew Carnegie"" was published in 1902 by the Worshipful Company of Plumbers. It is a historical account of the ceremony where Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist, was presented with the Freedom of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers.The book begins with a brief history of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, one of the oldest livery companies in London, dating back to the 14th century. It then goes on to describe the life and achievements of Andrew Carnegie, who was known for his contributions to the steel industry and his philanthropic work.The main focus of the book is the ceremony where Carnegie was presented with the Freedom of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, which was a prestigious honor given to individuals who had made significant contributions to the industry. The ceremony took place on June 23, 1902, in the City of London, and was attended by prominent members of the plumbing industry, as well as dignitaries and politicians.The book provides a detailed account of the ceremony, including the speeches given by the Master of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers and Andrew Carnegie himself. It also includes photographs of the event and a copy of the certificate of freedom presented to Carnegie.Overall, ""Presentation of the Freedom of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers to Andrew Carnegie"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the history of the plumbing industry and the life of one of the most influential industrialists of the 19th century.This scarce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.