One Hundred Years of Fire Insurance; Being a History of the Aetna Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut, 1819-1919

First published in 1919, this fascinating volume provides an overview of the history of the Aetna Insurance Company, beginning with their very first president and policy. A history of the Aetna Insurance Company is arguably a history of modern insurance itself, making this volume a must-read for those with an interest in the topic. Contents include: "e;Thomas K. Brace, First and Third President"e;, "e;Section of Original Petition for Aetna Charter"e;, "e;Original Entry in First Record Book"e;, "e;Seal of Aetna Insurance Company"e;, "e;First Aetna Advertisement"e;, "e;Henry L. Ellsworth, Second President"e;, "e;Page from Correspondence Book No. I"e;, "e;Aetna Policy No. I"e; ,"e;Aetna Office Building, 1837 to 1867"e;, etc. William George Jordan (1864 - 1928) was an American lecturer, editor, and essayist. He is most famous for his self-help books, especially those on the subject of mental training and cognitive improvement. Other notable works by this author include: "e;Mental Training"e; (1894), "e;The Kingship of Self-Control"e; (1898), and "e;The Majesty of Calmness"e; (1900). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.