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 83
... less than the through rate between the seaboard and Chicago and other points . That is to say , Pittsburg traffic would be charged only a shade less for half the distance than Philadelphia and Chicago through traffic paid for double the ...
... less than the through rate between the seaboard and Chicago and other points . That is to say , Pittsburg traffic would be charged only a shade less for half the distance than Philadelphia and Chicago through traffic paid for double the ...
Page 269
... less , the death rate has fallen , the average of life has lengthened . Pesti- lences which swept away our progenitors are today unknown . Many diseases once uncontrollable are now conquered . The homes of the people have im- proved and ...
... less , the death rate has fallen , the average of life has lengthened . Pesti- lences which swept away our progenitors are today unknown . Many diseases once uncontrollable are now conquered . The homes of the people have im- proved and ...
Page 280
... less to do with providing for itself than the general field slave . Only the few house- hold servants and craftsmen were of a much higher class . Has the Negro shown the ambition and the ability to save and own his home or his farm ...
... less to do with providing for itself than the general field slave . Only the few house- hold servants and craftsmen were of a much higher class . Has the Negro shown the ambition and the ability to save and own his home or his farm ...
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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