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""Samuel Minot Jones: The Story Of An Amherst Boy"" is a biography written by Charles S. Walker. The book tells the life story of Samuel Minot Jones, who was born and raised in Amherst, Massachusetts. The book covers Jones' childhood, education, and career, including his time as a student at Amherst College and his later work as a businessman and philanthropist.Jones was born in 1846 and grew up in a prominent family in Amherst. He attended Amherst College in the late 1800s and was a successful student and athlete. After college, Jones went into business and quickly rose to prominence, eventually becoming the president of the American Steel and Wire Company.Throughout his life, Jones was known for his philanthropy and dedication to public service. He donated large sums of money to various causes, including education, health care, and the arts. He also served as the mayor of Toledo, Ohio, and was involved in numerous other civic organizations.""Samuel Minot Jones: The Story Of An Amherst Boy"" provides a detailed and engaging account of Jones' life and legacy. It offers insights into the history of Amherst and the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as a glimpse into the life of a successful businessman and philanthropist.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.