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 138
They have it in their power during their lives to busy themselves in organizing benefactions from which the masses of their fellows will derive lasting advantage , and thus dignify their own lives . The highest life is probably to be ...
They have it in their power during their lives to busy themselves in organizing benefactions from which the masses of their fellows will derive lasting advantage , and thus dignify their own lives . The highest life is probably to be ...
Page 144
The Vanderbilt University , at Nashville , Tennessee , may be mentioned as a true product of the gospel of wealth . It was established by the members of the Vanderbilt family during their lives – mark this vital feature , during their ...
The Vanderbilt University , at Nashville , Tennessee , may be mentioned as a true product of the gospel of wealth . It was established by the members of the Vanderbilt family during their lives – mark this vital feature , during their ...
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ments of an elevating or even of an amusing character , for these do much to make the lives of the people happier and their natures better . If any millionaire born in a small village which has now become a great city is prompted in the ...
ments of an elevating or even of an amusing character , for these do much to make the lives of the people happier and their natures better . If any millionaire born in a small village which has now become a great city is prompted in the ...
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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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