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Levi Strauss
The Man Who Gave Blue Jeans to the World
Book • 2016
This book by Lynn Downey delves into the life of Levi Strauss, a Jewish immigrant from Bavaria who became a leading businessman in San Francisco.
It explores his entrepreneurial journey, his partnership with Jacob Davis to produce riveted denim pants, and his contributions to San Francisco's society.
Despite the loss of personal documents in the 1906 San Francisco fire, Downey uses historical records to paint a detailed picture of Strauss's life and legacy.
It explores his entrepreneurial journey, his partnership with Jacob Davis to produce riveted denim pants, and his contributions to San Francisco's society.
Despite the loss of personal documents in the 1906 San Francisco fire, Downey uses historical records to paint a detailed picture of Strauss's life and legacy.
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