Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie by Andrew Carnegie
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"Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie" by Andrew Carnegie is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This memoir provides insights into the life of Andrew Carnegie, detailing his humble beginnings in Scotland, his rise as a prominent industrialist in America, and his philanthropic efforts. The book not only chronicles his personal journey but also reflects his views on wealth, education, and the responsibilities of the wealthy toward society. The opening of
the autobiography describes the circumstances that led Carnegie to begin writing his memoirs after retiring from business at a time when global conflicts were affecting his ability to focus on personal reflection. It introduces his parents and childhood in Dunfermline, Scotland, portraying a nurturing family environment that shaped his values. Carnegie reflects on his youth, the simplicity of his early life, and the influence of his father's struggles as a weaver, highlighting the family's transition to America. Throughout this introduction, Carnegie emphasizes the lessons learned from his upbringing, his inspirations, and the hardships that molded him, setting the stage for the remarkable achievements that would follow in his later life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Van Dyke, John C., 1856-1932 |
| Title | Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| Subject | Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 |
| Subject | Industrialists -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Philanthropists -- United States -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17976 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17976-6 |
| Release Date | Mar 13, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3983 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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