The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie

Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie
Published 1920

Andrew Carnegie
1835—1919 A Scottish-born immigrant who built a U.S. steel production empire from a humble start. He created his wealth at a time when the morality of capitalism and the treatment of labor were the subjects of serious debate. But Carnegie believed the wealthy had an obligation to better mankind by sharing their riches. And during his life gave away approximately 90% of his fortune or about $350 million.

Contents

Preface

Editor's Note

I Parents and Childhood

II Dunfermline and America

III Pittsburgh and Work

IV Colonel Anderson and Books

V The Telegraph Office

VI Railroad Service

VII Superintendent of the Pennsylvania

VIII Civil War Period

IX Bridge-Building