E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company: A History 1802 to 1902 is a book written by B. G. du Pont that chronicles the history of the du Pont company from its founding in 1802 to 1902. The book provides a detailed account of the company's growth and development, including its early years as a gunpowder manufacturer, its expansion into other industries, and its role in shaping the American economy. Throughout the book, the author explores the challenges and opportunities that the company faced, as well as the key figures who played a role in its success. With its wealth of historical information and engaging writing style, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company: A History 1802 to 1902 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American industry and business.1920. With Illustrations. A history of the company written by Bessie Gardner du Pont. E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company was founded in July 1802 as a gun powder mill by Eleuthere Irenee du Pont on Brandywine Creek, near Wilmington, Delaware. Du Pont later evolved into one of the world's largest chemical companies, and in the 20th century led the polymer revolution by developing many highly successful materials such as nylon, teflon and kevlar.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.