Equitable Of The U.S.: What Henry B. Hyde Started In 1859! is a book written by Thomas I. Parkinson that provides an in-depth look into the history of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. The book explores the origins of the company, which was founded by Henry B. Hyde in 1859, and traces its growth over the years.The author delves into the various challenges and triumphs that the company faced throughout its history, including the impact of major historical events such as World War I and the Great Depression. Parkinson also examines the role that the Equitable played in shaping the insurance industry as a whole, and how it contributed to the development of modern life insurance policies.Equitable Of The U.S. offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of the most influential insurance companies in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the insurance industry, or in the broader economic and social trends that have shaped the United States over the past century and a half.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.