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 132
... capital scarcely worth considering : for able men soon create capital ; in the hands of those without the special talent required , capital soon takes wings . Such men become interested in firms or corporations using millions ; and ...
... capital scarcely worth considering : for able men soon create capital ; in the hands of those without the special talent required , capital soon takes wings . Such men become interested in firms or corporations using millions ; and ...
Page 226
... capital invested in the sugar business yield him profit far above the capital he has invested in various other affairs . The prices of sugar are such that the capital invested in a new factory would yield enormously . He is perhaps ...
... capital invested in the sugar business yield him profit far above the capital he has invested in various other affairs . The prices of sugar are such that the capital invested in a new factory would yield enormously . He is perhaps ...
Page 228
... capital invested the dividends of railway lines have been unusual , and much above the return which capital generally has yielded in other forms of investment . The entire capital stock of railways in the West as a rule has cost little ...
... capital invested the dividends of railway lines have been unusual , and much above the return which capital generally has yielded in other forms of investment . The entire capital stock of railways in the West as a rule has cost little ...
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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