Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-19
GREAT FORTUNES.

We have long thought that a vol
ume of short but authentic and we'll
written sketches Of the mos. eminent
selfmade men of America teling not
only of their success, but also in what
way and by what efforts this success
was attained-could not fail to possess
an absorbing and universal interest,
and must prove an exceedingly popu-
lar and successful book. Such a vol
ume now lies on our table from the
press Of E. Hannaford & Co., (Pub-
fishers of FIRST GLASS Subscription
Books, Cincinnati and Chicago), I'M
der the title of "Great Fortunes, and
How They Were Made ; or, The Strug-
giles and Triumphs of Our Self made
Men. BY James D. McCabe, Jr." 1t
is really elegant octave of 633 pages,
illustrated with thirty-two remarkably
we'll executed wood engravings, FROM
original designs by the talented young
artists George F. 4 E. B. Bensell
"Great Fortunes" is book that ap-
peals to all classes, describing the ca
rsers net only of our merchant princes
and heavy capitalists: but also of lead
ing inventors, publishers editors, law.
yers, artists, preachers, authors, actors,
physicians, etc. 1t aboun DIS in history,
anecdote, Sketches of life in various
parts Of the country, "reminiscences of
distinguished and eccentric men, ac-
counts of curious and celebrated inven-
tions, and narratives Of intense and de-
termined struggles crowned by the
most brilliant triumphs. 1t commends
itself, likewise, as a work possessing
great practical value, as means Of in
struction and self-help to all it's read
ers. Hoa0 great fortunes were made,
and ho,c fame and fortune were won.
largely make up our authors interest
ing narratives.
1t shows how poor boys, without
friends or influence, have risen to the
front rank Of American capitalists !;
how fortune of forty millions was
won by poor schoolmaster how
thirty millions sprang from one thous-
and dollars saved by a determined
young boatman how newspaper
which was first published in cellar
has become the wsalthiest journal in
the land how a cabinet makers ap-
prentice made the world bis debtor, and
built up an immense manufacturing
business, which is now conducted in
the largest building in the United
States how the invention of poor
schoolmaster, Unexpectedly thrown out
OF employment, created one of our
most important national industries, and
made many States rich and powerful !;
how printers apprentice made his
way in the world, and became the head
of the largest publishing house in
America.
1t shows how poor cattle droyer
became one of the Kings" of Wall
Street, an unknown mechanic a mil
lionaire in seven years, butchers son
the wealthiest man in America, New
England farmers boy the first mer-
chant in the land, a penniless lawyer
Chief Justice Of the United States,
farmers orphan the most famous of
living scul ptors, with many more such
examples in short, how energy, tai
emit, and patient industry have Away
met with success when properly exerts
ed, and how intellinence and strict at
tention to business NOT "sharp" prac
tees and over-reaching-have beer.
proven to be the only sure and safe
road to prosperity.
We are not surprised to learn that
Great Fortunes" is having very
large and rapid sale. 1t is sold by sub
scription only, and for the benefit of
any of our readers who may wish to
take local or travelling agency for
fhls most entertaining work, we give
the address Of the Publishers in full ::
Il. Hannaford & Co, 158 South Clark
Street, Chicago.