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 87
... given to others , or which we could show their competitors had given to others , for similar traffic . Therefore , the necessary de- ductions , if any , that had to be made to us , might be considered in one sense technically “ rebates ...
... given to others , or which we could show their competitors had given to others , for similar traffic . Therefore , the necessary de- ductions , if any , that had to be made to us , might be considered in one sense technically “ rebates ...
Page 139
... given a quarter of a dollar to a man who approached him as he was coming to visit the house of his friend . He knew nothing of the habits of this beggar , knew not the use that would be made of this money , although he had every reason ...
... given a quarter of a dollar to a man who approached him as he was coming to visit the house of his friend . He knew nothing of the habits of this beggar , knew not the use that would be made of this money , although he had every reason ...
Page 150
... given his surplus money to furnish them with bread ; for those in health who cannot earn their bread are scarcely worth considering by the individual giver , the care of such being the duty of the State . The man who erects in a city a ...
... given his surplus money to furnish them with bread ; for those in health who cannot earn their bread are scarcely worth considering by the individual giver , the care of such being the duty of the State . The man who erects in a city a ...
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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