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 99
... existing faulty arrangements between capital and labor , they have secured it . The employers , therefore , have grudgingly given what they know under proper arrangements they should not have been required to give , and there has been ...
... existing faulty arrangements between capital and labor , they have secured it . The employers , therefore , have grudgingly given what they know under proper arrangements they should not have been required to give , and there has been ...
Page 230
... existing railways exact from the public more than a fair return upon the actual capital invested , or upon the capital which would be required to duplicate existing lines , compet- ing lines will be built - fortunately for the interests ...
... existing railways exact from the public more than a fair return upon the actual capital invested , or upon the capital which would be required to duplicate existing lines , compet- ing lines will be built - fortunately for the interests ...
Page 324
... existing conditions , untiring in his efforts to pro- mote temperance , prevent dueling , and , I believe , to secure International Peace . I have for some time been haunted with the feeling that the Emperor was indeed a Man of Destiny ...
... existing conditions , untiring in his efforts to pro- mote temperance , prevent dueling , and , I believe , to secure International Peace . I have for some time been haunted with the feeling that the Emperor was indeed a Man of Destiny ...
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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