Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-01-05
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Great Fortunes,


We have long thought that volume of short
but authentic and well written sketches of the
most eminent self-made men of America-tell-
ing not only of their success, but also in what
way and by what efforts this success was at
tained-could not fail to possess an absorbing
and universal interest, and must prove an ex-
ceedingly popular and successful book. Such
volume now lies on our table from the press
of f. Hannaford & Co., publishers of First
Glass Subscription Books, Cincinnati and Chi
cagol, 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." 1t is really elegant octave of
63S pages, illustrated with thirty-two wood en- :
cravings, from original designs by the talent
ed young artists George F. and E. B. Benseu
Great Fortunes is a 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. 1t abounds in history. anec-
dote, sketches of life in various parts of the
country, "reminiscences of distinguished and
eccentric men. How great fortunes were
made, and HOW fame and how fame and for
sunewere won, largely make up our authors
interesting narratives,
1t shows how poor boys, without friends or
influence, have risen to the front rank ofAmer-
icsn capitalists; how fortune of forty mill
io:is was won by poor schoolmaster: how
thirty millions sprang from one thousand dol
lars saved by determined young boatman !;
how newspaper which was first published in
cellar has become the wealthiest journal in
the land; how the invention Of a poor school,
master, Unexpectedly thrown out of employ
ment, created one of our most important ma
tional industries, and made many States rich
andpowerful; 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, butchers son
the wealthiest man in America penniless
lawyer Chief Justice of the United States, with
many more such examples in short, how en- =
ergy, talent and patient industry have always
met with success when properly exerted, and
how intelligence and strict attention to busi-
ness-not "sharp" practices and overreaching
-havo been proven to be the only sure and safe
road to prosperity.
We are not surprised to learn that "Great
Fortunes" is having n very large and rapid
sale. 1t is sold by Subscription only, and for
the benefit of any of our readers who may
wish to take local or travelling agency for
this most entertaining work, we give the ad-
dress of the publishers in full: +. Hannaford &
Co., II; West Fourth Street, Cincinnati.
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