Cover; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Acknowledgements; Permission for Quotations; List of Abbreviations; Muspratt Family Tree; Muspratt Chemical Works; 1 Introduction, Family Firms and Entrepreneurship; 2 James Muspratt and the Early Years, 1793-1822; 3 Entrepreneurial Spirit to the Fore and Overseas Disputes, 1822-1840; 4 Gentrification with Seaforth Halland Conflict in the North American Trade, 1841-1851; 5 Business Expansion and Changes in Leadership, 1852-1870; 6 Causing a Nuisance! 'The Monster Nuisance of All'; 7 The Muspratts and Advancements in Education
8 Sheridan's Pursuit of Chemistry9 Patronage of the Arts; 10 Business Uncertainty and the United Alkali Company, 1871-1890; 11 Political Aspirations and Civic Responsibilities; 12 Innovation, War and Further Business Rationalization, 1891-1926; 13 End of a Dynasty, 1926-1934; 14 The Muspratt Legacy and the Epilogue; Muspratt Bibliography; General Bibliography; Index