The Andrew Carnegie ReaderUniversity of Pittsburgh Press, 1992 - 325 pages An anthology which aims to bring together a representative selection of Carnegie's writings which show him as a shrewd businessman, celebrated philanthropist, champion of democracy and eternal optimist. This collection covers 60 years of the industrial giant's life, from his letters to his cousin, George Lauder, written in 1853, to the final chapter of his autobiography, completed in 1914. |
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... York did the same these two are the greatest states in the Union , containing more than a fifth of the total population . " He pointed out to his cousin that slavery was a state question and each state was properly jealous of its own ...
... York did the same these two are the greatest states in the Union , containing more than a fifth of the total population . " He pointed out to his cousin that slavery was a state question and each state was properly jealous of its own ...
Page 41
... York hirty three and an income of 50,000 $ per annum . By this time two years II can so arrange all my business as to secure at least 50,000 per annum . Beyond this never earn - make no effort to increase fortune , but spend the sur ...
... York hirty three and an income of 50,000 $ per annum . By this time two years II can so arrange all my business as to secure at least 50,000 per annum . Beyond this never earn - make no effort to increase fortune , but spend the sur ...
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... York : Hastings House , 1950 ] , p . 152 ) And Andrew wrote his favorite cousin , George " Dod " Lauder : " I am so busy working at fun ! Fishing , yachting , golfing . Skibo never so delightful ; all so quiet ! A home at last ...
... York : Hastings House , 1950 ] , p . 152 ) And Andrew wrote his favorite cousin , George " Dod " Lauder : " I am so busy working at fun ! Fishing , yachting , golfing . Skibo never so delightful ; all so quiet ! A home at last ...
Contents
The Making of the SelfMade Man | 1 |
Carnegie at Work Making Money | 29 |
Carnegie at Work Giving Away Money | 125 |
Copyright | |
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