Publisher's Synopsis

The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie is a memoir written by the Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The book chronicles Carnegie's life, starting with his humble beginnings in Scotland and his family's move to the United States when he was a child. It then follows his rise to prominence in the steel industry, including his founding of the Carnegie Steel Company, which eventually became the largest steel company in the world.Throughout the book, Carnegie reflects on his business practices, his successes, and his failures. He also discusses his views on wealth and the responsibility of the wealthy to give back to society, which led him to become one of the most generous philanthropists of his time. Carnegie donated millions of dollars to various causes, including the establishment of libraries and educational institutions.The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie offers a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most influential figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It provides a firsthand account of the growth of the American economy and the role of industrialists in shaping it. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in business, history, or philanthropy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163245408
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 402
Weight: 535g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 20mm