The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09
GREAT FORTUNES,

We have long thought that volume o.
short but authentic and well-written sketches
of the most eminent self-made men of Amel
ica-telling not only of their success, but al
SO in what way and by what efforts this sue
cess was attained-could not fail to posses;
al absorbing and universal interest, and must
prove an exceedingly popular and successful
book Such a volume now lies on our table
from the press OF E. Hannaford & CO., pub
fishers of First Glass Subscription Books
Cincinnati and Chicago, under the tile o.
"Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made
or, The Struggles and Triumphs of Our Self
made Men. By James D. McCabe, Jr." 1t is
a really elegant octave of 633 pages, illustra
ted with thirty-two remarkably well execut-
ed wood engrayings, from original designs
by the talented young artists George f.. q
E. B Bensell.
"Great Fortunes is book that appeals
to all classes. describing the careers not only
of our merchant princes and heavy capital
lists. but also of Pleading inventors, publishers,
editors, lawyers, artists, preachers, authors,
actors, physicians, etc. 1t abounds in his
tory anecdote, sketches of life in various
parts of the, country, "reminiscences OF dis
tingushed and eccentric men, accounts of
curious and celebrated inventions, and narra-
.tives of intense and determined struggles
crowned by the most brilliant triumphs 1t
itself, likewise, as a work possess
ing great practical value, as a means of in
struction and self help to all it's readers. Hoa0
great fortunes were made, and hoao fame and
fortune were won, largely make up our au-
.thor's interesting narratives.
[ shows how poor boys, without friends or
influence, have risen to the front rank of
American capitalists how q fortune of forty
millions was won by a poor schoolmaster;
show thirty millions sprang from one thousand
dollars saved by. a dete mined young Loaf
man; how paper which was first pub
'lished in cellar has become the Wealthiest
journal the land how cabinet makers
apprentice made the world his debtor, and
built up an immense manufacturing business,
which is now conducted in the largest build
Ing. III the United States how the invention
OF a poor schoolmaster, unexpectedly thrown
out of I'm ployment, created one OF our most
important national industries, and made
many States rich and powerful: how a print
er's appr, ntice made his way in the world,
and became the head Of the largest publish
ing house In America.
a~ II shows how a poor cattle drover became
one 0tsthe s Kings of Wall Street, an I'M
known mechanic q millionaire in seven years,
butchers son the wealthiest mat in Amer
lea, New England farmers boy the first
merchant il! the land, a pennIless lawyer
Chic Justice of the United s. ates, d farmers
orphan the most famous Of living sculptors,
with many more such examples Tin short,
how energy and talent, and patient industry
have always met with success when properly
exerred, and how intelligence and strict al
tenti0n to business-not " sharp practices
and overreaehing-hav been proven to be
tue only sure and safe road to prosperity
We are not surprised TO learn that tGreat
Fortunes" is having a very large and rapid
sale. 1t is sold bS subscriptions only, and
for the benefit Of any of our readers who may
wish to take a local or travelling agency for
II his most entertaining work, we give he ad
dres OF the publishers in full: e. Hannaford
s. Co., 158 South Clark Street. Chicago.