Letters from a Self Made Merchant to His Son (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162608556)

""Letters from a Self Made Merchant to His Son"" is a collection of fictional letters written by George Horace Lorimer, originally published in 1902. The book is a guide for young men on how to succeed in the business world, as told through the correspondence between a wealthy businessman and his son. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from the importance of hard work and perseverance, to the value of honesty and integrity in business dealings. The book offers practical advice on how to build a successful career, as well as insights into the social and cultural norms of the time. The letters are written in a straightforward, conversational style, making the book an easy and enjoyable read. ""Letters from a Self Made Merchant to His Son"" has remained a popular book for over a century, and is still considered a classic in the genre of business and self-help literature.1902. Being the letters written by John Graham, head of the House of Graham and Company, pork packers in Chicago, familiarly known on the exchange as �������Old Gorgon Graham,������� to his son, Pierrepont, facetiously known to his intimates as �������Piggy.�������This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Horace Lorimer
ISBN-10: 1162608552
ISBN-13: 9781162608556
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 364
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.75d