Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1871-04-26
Great Fortunes.

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ume of short but authentic and well
writton sketches Of the most orni'
nent self. made men of America
telling not only Of their success
but also in what way and by what
efforts this success was attained =
could not fail TO possess an absorb.
ing and universal interest, and must
prove and exceedingly popular and
successful book. Such volume
now lies on our table fromt the press
of E~nanpeford g. Go, (Publishers
of FIRST GLASS Subscription
Books, Cincinnati, Under tho title
of aGroat Fortunes, and How They
Were Made or The Struggles and
Triumphs of Our Sclf.made Men,
By James D. McCabe. Jr." 1t is a
really elegant octave Of 633 pages,
illustrated with 32 remarkably well
executed wood ongravings, from
original designs by the talented
young artists George f. 4 3. b.
Bensell.
"Grcat Fortunes" Is q book that
appeals to all classes, describing the
careers not only of our merchant
princess and heavy capitalists, but
also of leading inventors, publishers,
editors, lawyers, artists, preachers,
authors, actors, physicians, etc. 1t
abounds in history, anecdote, sketch
e' of life in various parts of the
country, reminiscenco of disting.
uishod and eccentric men, accounts
of curious and celebrated inventions,
and narratives of intense and de-
tcrmincd struggles crowned by the
most brilliant triumphs. 1t COM
mcnds itself, likewise, as n work
possessing great practical value, as
means of instruction and self.help
to all its readers. How great for
tunes worc made, and how fame and
fortune were won, largely make up
our authors interesting narratives.
1t shows how poor boys, without
friends or influence, have risen to
the front rank of American capital
lists; how a fortune of forty millions
was won by poor schoolmaster !;
how thirty millions sprang from one
thousand dollars saved by deter.
(minod young boatman how news
paper which was first published in
a cellar has become the wealthiest
journal in the land: how q cabinet
makers apprentice mado the world
his debtor, and builtup an immense
manufacturing business, which is
now conducted in the largest build
ing in the United States how the
invention of a poor schoolmastcr,
unexpectedly thrown out of en-
ploymcnt, created one of our most
important national industries, and
made many States rich and power
full how printers apprentice
made his way in tho world, and
became the head of the largest pub
fishing house in America.
1t shows how poor cattle dro-
YER became one of the "Kiugs" of
Wall Street, an unknown mechanic
a millionaire in seven years, q
butchers son the wealthiest man in
America, New England farmers
boy tho first merchant in the land,
u penniless lawyer Chief Justice Of
the United States, " farmers Or
phan tho most famous of living
sculptors, with many moro such
examples; in short, how energy,
talent, and patient industry have
always met with success when
properly exertcd, and how intclli-
gence and strict attention to busi-
ness-not "sharp" practices and
over -reaching-have been proven
to be the only sure and safe road to
prosperity.
We are not surprised to learn
that "Great Fortunes" is having q
very large and rapid sale. 1t is
sold by subscriptions only, and for
the benefit Of any of our readers
who may wish to take a local or
travelling agency for this most en-
tcrtaining work, wegive the address
Of the publishers in full; Il. Han
naford & Co., III West Fourth ST.,
Cincinnati.
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