02398cam a22003373u 4500 17976 UtSlPG 20260610133423.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 CT Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-03-13 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 Industrialists -- United States -- Biography Philanthropists -- United States -- Biography Van Dyke, John C., 1856-1932 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17976 59362 59362