


This volume contains is the a series of letters between an American self-made millionaire and his son who is just entering the family business. Dating back to the 1890s, the letters contain timeless advice and words of wisdom that are as useful today as when first written. "Letters...






This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for...

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A reproduction of the original book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this...



George Horace Lorimer (October 6, 1867 - October 22, 1937) was an American journalist and author. He is best known as the editor of The Saturday Evening Post.In the early 1900s Lorimer published several books, includingLetters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son, Being the Letters...


Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son;Being the Letters written by John Graham, Head of the House of Graham & Company, Pork-Packers in Chicago, familiarly known on 'Change as Old Gorgon Graham," to his Son, Pierrepont, facetiously known to his intimates as "Piggy."" has...

At the dawn of the twentieth Century, George H. Lorimer knew the secret of success. He rejected the ideas of his popular contemporary Horatio Alger-work hard, show good manners, be -patient; and Fortune will find and reward you. Instead, Lorimer advised, make your own luck, take...


This book is the preserved correspondence between Old Gorgon Graham, a self-made millionaire in Chicago, and his son who is coming of age and entering the family business. The letters date back to the 1890s but feel like they could have been written in any era. They are surprisingly...



First published in 1901, "Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to his Son" is the acclaimed and popular work by American journalist and author George Horace Lorimer. Most famous for his years as editor of "The Saturday Evening Post" and his discovery of such important authors...

Letters from a Self Made Merchant to His Son is a classic book written by George Horace Lorimer. This book is a collection of letters that a successful businessman, John Graham, writes to his son, Pierrepont, who is attending college. The letters offer advice and guidance on...

