Sir Titus Salt, Baronet, His Life and Its Lessons

Sir Titus Salt, Baronet, His Life and Its Lessons is a biography of the British industrialist and philanthropist Titus Salt, written by his friend Rev. Robert Balgarnie. Published posthumously, the book chronicles Salt's innovative contributions to the textile industry, particularly his development of alpaca thread, and his establishment of the model village of Saltaire, which provided improved living conditions for his workers. Notable for its insights into Victorian philanthropy and industry, the biography is based on interviews, records, and speeches, as Salt left no memoirs. His legacy includes significant philanthropic contributions, estimated at over £500,000 by the time of his death in 1876.