Excerpt from The New York Coach-Maker's Magazine, Vol. 1: Devoted to the Literary, Social Mechanical Interests of the Craft; June, 1858 to May, 1859 No species of writing is more deeply interesting than that of history, and no composition is of greater inter est than that which records the history of a fellow-man. Should the subject of that histo be a member of our own craft, that circumstance adds ditional interest, and we are led instinctively to inquire: When and where was he born? What were his earlier tastes and predilections? W'hat were his earlier advantages of education? What his peculiar trait of character as manhood developed itself 1 etc., etc. All these questions, we affirm, are perfectly na tural, and oflen, when they are satisfactorily answered, we discover that, in this country, at least, our most distinguish ed men are those who, by untiring industry and an honor able course of life, have been the makers of their own fortunes. It is ver true there may be exceptions to this rule - some may Nave had fortunes thrust u on them but then they belong rather to the exception t an the rule. It has come to be the boasted peculiarity of our free institu tions, that all alike - the rich and the poor - may find an open door to the Temple of Fame and the magazines of wealth. This is unquestionan _ao in a qualified sense. Among the members of our own profession we know of none more deserving of a niche in our Portrait Gallery than Mr. James Brewster, of New Haven, Conn, not merely be cause he is one of the oldest living members of our frater nity, and has been one of its most successful business men, but because he has always shown a peculiar interest for the welfare of all with whom business has brought him in connection; but more of this hereafter. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The New York Coach Makers Magazine, Vol. 2: Devoted to the Literary, Social, and Mechanical Interests of the Craft; June, 1859, to May, 1860 The first volume of this work was commenced with less than one hundred and fifty subscribers, with the injurious effects upon the community of another's defalcations, and the hard times to battle with. These have now all been overcome, and the prospect is, that our third voyage will be over smoother seas. With the inducements we ofi'er - low rates of passage, good fare (properly inspected), and an agreeable crew, we feel persuaded that the companions of this trip will secure every berth (volume) we shall be able to provide for their accommodation. Under these convictions, we shall lay in an extra stock of food for the mind, that none may find occasion to charge us with having put them on a short allowance, through any neglect on our part. Trusting that we shall have the continued smiles of the craft upon our efi'orts, and promising that we will use our best endeavors to please, we are Yours faithfully. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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