02360cam a22003733u 4500 12106 UtSlPG 20260610133305.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Lorimer, George Horace, 1869-1937 Old Gorgon Graham : More Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-04-01 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Beth Trapaga and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Old Gorgon Graham" by George Horace Lorimer is a collection of letters written in the early 20th century. The correspondence mainly features John Graham, a successful pork packer from Chicago, as he writes to his son, Pierrepont, who is taking his first steps in the family business. The letters cover lessons in business ethics, family dynamics, and personal development, often delivered with a blend of humor and wisdom. The opening of the book sets a lively tone as John Graham addresses Pierrepont, blending paternal advice with candid observations about business and life. Graham emphasizes the importance of hard work and earning one's place in the world, cautioning against nepotism and the pitfalls of relying too heavily on family connections. As he discusses various topics—from managing responsibilities at work to navigating personal relationships—Graham's colorful anecdotes and straightforward style reveal his character as both a mentor and an industrious father, laying the groundwork for a narrative deeply entangled with practical wisdom that resonates through the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Didactic fiction Fathers and sons -- Fiction Epistolary fiction Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction Merchants -- Fiction Men -- Conduct of life -- Fiction Social ethics -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12106 53526 53526