The Andrew Carnegie ReaderAn 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 315
It read thus , “ I hope and believe that a peaceful solution will be found . ( Signed ) Albert Ed- ward , Prince of Wales . " The excited masses saw not only their friend , but Her Majesty , always a favorite , behind that message ...
It read thus , “ I hope and believe that a peaceful solution will be found . ( Signed ) Albert Ed- ward , Prince of Wales . " The excited masses saw not only their friend , but Her Majesty , always a favorite , behind that message ...
Page 319
But even then Carnegie , ever the optimist , must also write , “ I dare not relinquish all hope . ” Roosevelt had failed in his European tour , Taft had failed in getting his arbitration treaties through the Senate , the kaiser had ...
But even then Carnegie , ever the optimist , must also write , “ I dare not relinquish all hope . ” Roosevelt had failed in his European tour , Taft had failed in getting his arbitration treaties through the Senate , the kaiser had ...
Page 325
I dare not relinquish all hope . In recent days I see another ruler coming forward upon the world stage , who may prove himself the immortal one . The man who vindicated his country's honor in the Panama Canal toll dispute is now ...
I dare not relinquish all hope . In recent days I see another ruler coming forward upon the world stage , who may prove himself the immortal one . The man who vindicated his country's honor in the Panama Canal toll dispute is now ...
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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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| Title | The Andrew Carnegie Reader Pitt Series in Policy and Institutional Studies Pittsburgh series in social and labor history |
| Author | Andrew Carnegie |
| Editor | Joseph Frazier Wall |
| Contributor | Joseph Frazier Wall |
| Publisher | University of Pittsburgh Press, 1992 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 4 Jun 2008 |
| ISBN | 082293700X, 9780822937005 |
| Length | 325 pages |
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