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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Page 62
... became a partner and also my dear friend Mr. David McCandless , who had so kindly offered aid to my mother at my father's death . The latter was not forgotten . Mr. John Scott and Mr. David A. Stewart , and others joined me ; Mr. Edgar ...
... became a partner and also my dear friend Mr. David McCandless , who had so kindly offered aid to my mother at my father's death . The latter was not forgotten . Mr. John Scott and Mr. David A. Stewart , and others joined me ; Mr. Edgar ...
Page 69
... became a ship- ping clerk at six dollars per week . He had not a particle of mechanical knowl- edge , and yet such was his unflagging zeal and industry for the interests of his employer that he soon became marked for being everywhere ...
... became a ship- ping clerk at six dollars per week . He had not a particle of mechanical knowl- edge , and yet such was his unflagging zeal and industry for the interests of his employer that he soon became marked for being everywhere ...
Page 81
... became a complicated one . Areas had to be established in which the rates were uniform , although this involved the seem- ing injustice of charging more per ton per mile upon the traffic of one than of the other . This could not be ...
... became a complicated one . Areas had to be established in which the rates were uniform , although this involved the seem- ing injustice of charging more per ton per mile upon the traffic of one than of the other . This could not be ...
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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