Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-12-28
Great Fortunes,

We have long thought hat a volume or
short butauthentica and ell-written sketch
es Of the most eminent self-made men OF
Misunderstanding not only OF their success,
but also in What way and by what efforts
this success was attained-could not fail 70
possess an absorbing and universal interest,
and must prove an exceedingly popular and
successful book. Sucha volumenOw lies on
our tabls from the press Of E, Hannaford &
Co. publishers Of FIRST CLASS Subscrip-
ton Books, Cincinnati and Chicago under
the title Of "Great Fortunes. and How They
Were Made; or. The Struggles and Triumphs
Of Our Self-made Men. by James D. McCabe,
Jr." It is a really elegant octave Of 6S pa
ges, illustrated with thirty-two remarkably
well executed wood ~engravings. from origin
al designs by the talented young artists,
GeorgeF. &c b BenssIl.
"Great Fortunes Is q book that appeals to
all classes, describing the careers not only Of
our merchant princes and heavy capitalists,
but also OF leading inventors, publishers,
editors lawyers. artists, preachers, authors,
actors, physicians, etc. II abOunds In histO-
y, anecdote, sketches OF life in various
parts OF the country, "reminiscences OF dis
tinguished and eccentric men, accounts Of
curious and celebrated inventions, and nal
ratives OF intense and determined struggles
crowned by the most brilliant trtumphB. It
eommends itself. likewise, as a work pos
seSsinE great practical value, as q means OF
instruction and self-help to all its readers
Hoip great fortunes we're made, hOtD fame
and fortune were won largely make up q
authors interesting narratives
It shows how poor boys, without friends or
influence, have risen 10 the mont rank OF
American capitalists; o a fortune OF forty
millions was won by a poor schoolmaster;
how thirty millions sprang from one thous-
ana dollars hved by a determined young
boatman; how newspaper which was nTst
published in a cellar has become the wealth.
lest journal in the land how q cabinet ma
and built up an immense manufacturing
business, which is now conducted In the
largest building in the United States; how
the invention of Poer sehoolmaster, unexs
one Of our most important national indus
tries, and madem many States rich n pow
erful: how q printers apprentice made his
way in the world, and became the head OF
the largest publishing house in America.
1t how how q poor cattle drOver became
one Of the kings" OF Wall Street. an IN
known mechanic a millionaire in seven
years, 8 butchers son the wealthiest manln
America, a New England farmers boy the
first merchant in the land, a pennies law
yer Chief Justice Of the United States, a FAR
mers orphan the most famous Of living
~aculptors, with many more such examples
In short how energy, talent. and patient In
dustry have always met with success when
properly eXerted, and how intelligence and
strict attention TO bustneSs-not sharp"
practices and over-reaching-have been
proven TO be the only sure and safe road to
We are not surprised 10 learn that 'fGreat
Fortunes is having a very large and rapid
sale. It IS sold by subscription only, and
for the benefit Of n Of our readers who
may wish 10 take q local or travelling agen-
cy for this most entertaining work, we give
the address OF h publishers in full: Z.
Hannsford & Co, II West Fourth Street,
Cincinnati.