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Andrew Carnegie (November 25, 1835 – August 11, 1919) was a Scottish-American industrialist, business magnate, and philanthropist.Carnegie led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century and is often identified as one of the richest people (and richest Americans) in history. He became a leading philanthropist in the United States and in the British Empire. During the last 18 years of his life, he gave away about $350 million to charities, foundations, and universities—almost 90 percent of his fortune. His 1889 article proclaiming "The Gospel of Wealth" called on the rich to use their wealth to improve society, and stimulated a wave of philanthropy.

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Andrew Carnegie was born in Scotland and emigrated to America as a teenager. As an industrialist Carnegie led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century in Pittsburgh. The richest man of his time after Rockfeller he wrote “The Gospel of Wealth” calling on the rich to use their money to improve society. With Carnegie’s writings, philanthropy and working for world peace he is one of the most influential figures of the late 19th century.

Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie CHAPTER I PARENTS AND CHILDHOOD If the story of any man's life, truly told, must be interesting, as some sage avers, those of my relatives and immediate friends who have insisted upon having an account of mine may not be unduly disappointed with this result. I may console myself with the assurance that such a story must interest at least a certain number of people who have known me, and that knowledge will encourage me to proceed. A book of this kind, written years ago by my friend, Judge Mellon, of Pittsburgh, gave me so much pleasure that I am inclined to agree with the wise one whose opinion I have given above; for, certainly, the story which the Judge told has proved a source of infinite satisfaction to his friends, and must continue to influence succeeding generations of his family to live life well. And not only this; to some beyond his immediate circle it holds rank with their favorite authors. The book contains one essential feature of value--it reveals the man. It was written without any intention of attracting public notice, being designed only for his family. In like manner I intend to tell my story, not as one posturing before the public, but as in the midst of my own people and friends, tried and true, to whom I can speak with the utmost freedom, feeling that even trifling incidents may not be wholly destitute of interest for them. To begin, then, I was born in Dunfermline, in the attic of the small one-story house, corner of Moodie Street and Priory Lane, on the 25th of November, 1835, and, as the saying is, "of poor but honest parents, of good kith and kin." Dunfermline had long been noted as the center of the damask trade in Scotland. My father, William Carnegie, was a damask weaver, the son of An

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How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About Autobiography Of Andrew Carnegie by Andrew Carnegie Andrew Carnegie's autobiography takes us from his humble beginnings as a Scottish immigrant to his ascension to wealth and power as the 'captain of industry,' and how he embodied the American 'rags to riches' dream. Carnegie was the epitome of the self-made man, first working his way up in a telegraph company and then making astute investments in the railroad industry. Through hard work, perseverance, and an earnest desire to develop himself in his education and finances, Carnegie finally made his considerable fortune in steel. What is perhaps most remarkable about this historical figure, however, was his overwhelmingly generous practice of philanthropy. In "The Gospel of Wealth," he relates his ideas on the distribution of wealth to the poor in a responsible capitalistic society. In setting an example of his own beliefs, Carnegie gave away millions of dollars for the public good, demonstrating his own willingness to promote human welfare and the betterment of man.

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The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie written by Andrew Carnegie himself, is a life story of the author. To state the facts, he was born on November 25, 1835 and died on August 11, 1919. He was a Scottish American tycoon who owned the American steel industry in the last years of the 19th century, he is recognized as one of the wealthiest persons and Americans among all. He was also a philanthropist for the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain. In the final chapters of his life, he gave donations to charities, foundations, and universities amounting to almost $350 million, probably 90% of his riches. He wrote an article in 1889, entitled “The Gospel of Wealth” for the fortunate persons to use their riches to help their community, and to lead as a philanthropist. Andrew Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, and settled to the United States along with his parents in 1848. He worked as a telegrapher and he had assets in railroads, railroad sleeping autos, bridges, and oil rigs. He got more fortune as a bond salesperson growing money for the American company in Europe. He owned the Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Steel Company and later sold to J. P. Morgan for $480 million. It was named as the U. S. Steel Corporation. After selling his company, he outperformed John D. Rockefeller as the wealthiest American for the later years. He committed himself largely to philanthropy especially on local libraries, world peace, the importance of education and scientific studies. He established and constructed Carnegie Hall and the Peace Palace, he started the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Carnegie Institution for Science, Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland, Carnegie Hero Fund, Carnegie Mellon University and the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, and all others.