Description

Cityfiles Press, Legacy Series, Chicago. [Published date: 2006]. Hard cover, 189 pp. Stated First Edition of 1500 (unnumberd). Signed by Author (Richard Cahan) dated 6/16/6. Very good in very good dust jacket. Tan cloth covered boards with gold lettering on front and spine. Light bumping and scuffing to edges of covers. Binding tight. Pages clean and unmarked. Dust jacket has two 1/2" tears on the top front edge and a few other smaller nicks and tears and light creasing along the edges. Light overall scuffing to jacket as well. Now in an archival-quality (removable) Brodart Cover. NOT Ex-library. NO remainder marks. Includes 15 pages of black and white photos and illustrations. Delves into the remarkable life of Owen L. Coon, exploring his journey from a dedicated student at Northwestern University to a successful businessman and influential philanthropist. The book chronicles Coon's significant contributions to the banking and investment sectors, highlighting his business acumen and leadership. It also examines his deep-rooted commitment to philanthropy, particularly his substantial support for educational institutions like Northwestern University. Through detailed narratives and insightful analysis, Cohan gives a comprehensive picture of Coon's legacy, emphasizing the lasting impact of his generosity. Includes a disturbing account of his treatment of his first wife, including physical abuse, commitment to an asylum and later refusal to pay alimony awarded by the court. But, hey, he gave a lot of money to Northwestern, so he must have been a great man.