Bunster Hovendon: Brewers & Skippers
Thomas Hovendon spent his early years in shipping in Australia where he skippered boats and skipped out on debts that would have been worth millions today. His final activities in shipping were described, by the Chief Justice of NSW Sir Alfred Stephen, as the "machinations of a very wily person". He earned the unenviable nickname of "Bolter" Hovendon. Thomas fled to Tahiti and he reappeared about 30 years later in the real estate business in California. In America he became a very astute businessman who was often brewing up schemes to make more money.
The brothers, Arthur and Henry Bunster, were involved with many legitimate business investments when they were together in Wisconsin. They parted ways after a few years. Henry Bunster went to New York and became involved with shady people whilst he was running a liquor business and delving into various other ventures. Arthur Bunster went to Canada where he developed his expertise in brewing and selling liquor and running a mill. Whilst maintaining his brewing business, he became a politician to help his new countrymen. He was a member of Canada's Parliament for 8 years, where he earned a reputation for his straight-talking ways. When Arthur retired from politics and went to California, he went into the real estate business with his brother, Thomas Hovendon.
This detailed biography explores why these brothers were famous in their time, and it unveils many hidden facts. These men were full of wit, guile, passion, and sheer brilliance. They were adventurers, opportunists and strong hearted pioneers. They travelled the world and left much in their wake. Their characters were such that their public performances aroused cheers and laughter, but there were also many private sufferings. They were innovators, which led to great losses and great triumphs. We follow them from shipwrecks to court rooms, from brewing to politics and from banking to grifting. The life experiences of this family were extraordinary. Arthur is remembered for the slightest misdeeds but he did so much more, and Thomas and Henry's names have been completely forgotten, until now.
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The brothers, Arthur and Henry Bunster, were involved with many legitimate business investments when they were together in Wisconsin. They parted ways after a few years. Henry Bunster went to New York and became involved with shady people whilst he was running a liquor business and delving into various other ventures. Arthur Bunster went to Canada where he developed his expertise in brewing and selling liquor and running a mill. Whilst maintaining his brewing business, he became a politician to help his new countrymen. He was a member of Canada's Parliament for 8 years, where he earned a reputation for his straight-talking ways. When Arthur retired from politics and went to California, he went into the real estate business with his brother, Thomas Hovendon.
This detailed biography explores why these brothers were famous in their time, and it unveils many hidden facts. These men were full of wit, guile, passion, and sheer brilliance. They were adventurers, opportunists and strong hearted pioneers. They travelled the world and left much in their wake. Their characters were such that their public performances aroused cheers and laughter, but there were also many private sufferings. They were innovators, which led to great losses and great triumphs. We follow them from shipwrecks to court rooms, from brewing to politics and from banking to grifting. The life experiences of this family were extraordinary. Arthur is remembered for the slightest misdeeds but he did so much more, and Thomas and Henry's names have been completely forgotten, until now.
Bunster Hovendon: Brewers & Skippers
Thomas Hovendon spent his early years in shipping in Australia where he skippered boats and skipped out on debts that would have been worth millions today. His final activities in shipping were described, by the Chief Justice of NSW Sir Alfred Stephen, as the "machinations of a very wily person". He earned the unenviable nickname of "Bolter" Hovendon. Thomas fled to Tahiti and he reappeared about 30 years later in the real estate business in California. In America he became a very astute businessman who was often brewing up schemes to make more money.
The brothers, Arthur and Henry Bunster, were involved with many legitimate business investments when they were together in Wisconsin. They parted ways after a few years. Henry Bunster went to New York and became involved with shady people whilst he was running a liquor business and delving into various other ventures. Arthur Bunster went to Canada where he developed his expertise in brewing and selling liquor and running a mill. Whilst maintaining his brewing business, he became a politician to help his new countrymen. He was a member of Canada's Parliament for 8 years, where he earned a reputation for his straight-talking ways. When Arthur retired from politics and went to California, he went into the real estate business with his brother, Thomas Hovendon.
This detailed biography explores why these brothers were famous in their time, and it unveils many hidden facts. These men were full of wit, guile, passion, and sheer brilliance. They were adventurers, opportunists and strong hearted pioneers. They travelled the world and left much in their wake. Their characters were such that their public performances aroused cheers and laughter, but there were also many private sufferings. They were innovators, which led to great losses and great triumphs. We follow them from shipwrecks to court rooms, from brewing to politics and from banking to grifting. The life experiences of this family were extraordinary. Arthur is remembered for the slightest misdeeds but he did so much more, and Thomas and Henry's names have been completely forgotten, until now.
The brothers, Arthur and Henry Bunster, were involved with many legitimate business investments when they were together in Wisconsin. They parted ways after a few years. Henry Bunster went to New York and became involved with shady people whilst he was running a liquor business and delving into various other ventures. Arthur Bunster went to Canada where he developed his expertise in brewing and selling liquor and running a mill. Whilst maintaining his brewing business, he became a politician to help his new countrymen. He was a member of Canada's Parliament for 8 years, where he earned a reputation for his straight-talking ways. When Arthur retired from politics and went to California, he went into the real estate business with his brother, Thomas Hovendon.
This detailed biography explores why these brothers were famous in their time, and it unveils many hidden facts. These men were full of wit, guile, passion, and sheer brilliance. They were adventurers, opportunists and strong hearted pioneers. They travelled the world and left much in their wake. Their characters were such that their public performances aroused cheers and laughter, but there were also many private sufferings. They were innovators, which led to great losses and great triumphs. We follow them from shipwrecks to court rooms, from brewing to politics and from banking to grifting. The life experiences of this family were extraordinary. Arthur is remembered for the slightest misdeeds but he did so much more, and Thomas and Henry's names have been completely forgotten, until now.
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ISBN-13: | 9780645142501 |
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Publisher: | Rosemary Rope |
Publication date: | 05/30/2021 |
Pages: | 462 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.93(d) |
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