Memoir of William Sturgis is a book written by Charles Greely Loring and published in 1864. The book is a biographical account of the life of William Sturgis, a prominent American merchant and shipowner during the early 19th century. The memoir provides an in-depth look at Sturgis' life, including his childhood, education, business ventures, and personal relationships.Sturgis was born into a wealthy family in Boston, Massachusetts, and began his career in the merchant trade at a young age. He quickly rose through the ranks and became one of the most successful merchants of his time, amassing a considerable fortune through his various business ventures.Throughout the memoir, Loring provides a detailed account of Sturgis' many accomplishments, including his role in the establishment of the Pacific Fur Company and the founding of the city of Astoria, Oregon. He also discusses Sturgis' personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with other prominent figures of the time.The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of a successful American merchant during the 19th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American commerce and industry.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.