"The biographer’s mission is to illuminate the life of the individual while capturing the spirit of their age."
— Anonymous
Date of Publication: July 2025
Publisher: Meripoint Books
It is the year 1838. He drops out of West Point. Tries the railroad for a year or so. He then convinces Horace Greeley to hire him at the New York Tribune. At $8 a week. Suddenly he is the founder of the first advertising agency in the City. He doesn’t stop there.
In a fast-paced and richly detailed exploration, historian and author Robert Hooper brings to life the story of John Hooper, weaving in the experiences of the family John and his beloved Angeline built during the tumultuous mid-to late-nineteenth century in New York City. This is a tale of ambition and unwavering grit, culminating in both remarkable success and profound tragedy, along with controversies that echoed across John’s treasured city. Yet, John’s enduring legacy remains visible even today.
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Date of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Meripoint Books
This is a beautiful account of how a society woman rallied her friends in 1890 to help a thoroughly neglected segment of the tenement poor — those little girls as young as 7 years old who were charged to look after their younger siblings while their mothers went to work in the factories. They were known as Little Mothers and their days were grim until these gallant women swept in and brought a little happiness into their lives. It is incredible what an impact a determined woman can make! Many historical photographs and information from primary sources are included.
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Date of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Meripoint Books
Just before the turn of the 20th century, Grace was born into a prominent New York society family. Grace embraced life. Using wit and a gentle hand, she lived a meaningful life full of twists and very modern moments. In this delightful biography we see how she devoted herself to myriad avant-garde pursuits and expressed her experiences in sublime poetry. This lovely volume is illustrated with period photographs and includes excerpts from Grace’s written works as well as a vivid portrait of the life of an unusual City Girl in the early twentieth century. She was truly one of a kind.
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