Great Fortunes and How They Were Made Or, The Struggles and Triumphs of Our Self-Made Men by James D. Mccabe, Jr.
This is the story of the men and women whose toil and labor made it possible for America to become what it is today.
It talks about the toil, philosophies and struggles of the pioneers in making this country a land without prejudice, discrimination and class distinctions.
It glorifies the ingenuity of great Americans throughout history who contributed to America's prosperity and honor.
Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made dissects the anatomy of success of a few wealthy and successful Americans in history
This book will inspire you to persevere like what many of the characters went through to achieve triumph eventually.
Book Excerpts:
I. MERCHANTS.
CHAPTER I.
STEPHEN GIRARD.
The fog in the Delaware-News of the war-Alarm of the French skipper-A narrow escape from capture-Arrival of Girard in Philadelphia-Early history of Stephen Girard-An unhappy childhood-Goes to sea-Is licensed to command-Becomes a trader in Philadelphia-Marries Mary Lum-Unfortunate issue of the marriage- Capture of Philadelphia by the British-Early commercial life of Stephen Girard-How he earned his first money, and the use he made of it-Aid from St. Domingo-His rigid attention to business-Thoroughness of his knowledge-One of his letters of instructions-His subordinates required to obey orders though