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 92
... believe that he had not betrayed the faith of his father and grandfather when he be- came the employer of tens of thousands of men . He once wrote that of all the lines in Robert Burns's poems , the one that meant the most to him was ...
... believe that he had not betrayed the faith of his father and grandfather when he be- came the employer of tens of thousands of men . He once wrote that of all the lines in Robert Burns's poems , the one that meant the most to him was ...
Page 107
Andrew Carnegie Joseph Frazier Wall. shifts , night and day . I do not believe that we have reached the limit of this re- duction , but I do believe that any permanent reduction will be secured only by the half - hour at a time . If ...
Andrew Carnegie Joseph Frazier Wall. shifts , night and day . I do not believe that we have reached the limit of this re- duction , but I do believe that any permanent reduction will be secured only by the half - hour at a time . If ...
Page 324
... believe the peace of the world has little to fear from Germany . Her interests are all favorable to peace , in- dustrial development being her aim ; and in this desirable field she is certainly making great strides . I sent the Emperor ...
... believe the peace of the world has little to fear from Germany . Her interests are all favorable to peace , in- dustrial development being her aim ; and in this desirable field she is certainly making great strides . I sent the Emperor ...
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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