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    Ned: An Industrial Innovator
    Ned: An Industrial Innovator
    Ned: An Industrial Innovator
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    Ned: An Industrial Innovator

    By William B. Abbott

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    This novel is based on the real life of Edward James Abbott. He was EJ in his business life and Ned to his friends and family. The setting is the adjacent portions of Wilton and Milford New Hampshire. In the book, this area is referred to as Wilford. His father buys a mill in Milford, and Ned is instrumental in making it succeed.

    Interesting twists in his love life and parenting are related.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXlibris US
    Release dateSep 26, 2015
    ISBN9781514410691
    Ned: An Industrial Innovator
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    William B. Abbott

    William B. Abbott is a retired electronics and mechanical engineer. He still dabbles in electronics and computers. He has been a pilot for over fifty years and still enjoys an occasional flight. He grew up in Wilton, New Hampshire, and still lives in Southern New Hampshire. He enjoys walking and bicycling with his wife, Diana. His extended family includes three grown children and six grandchildren.

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