The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-02-11
GREAT FORTUNES.

We have long thought that a volume of
short but authentic and well-written sketch
es OF the most eminent self men of
America telling not only of their success,
but also in what way aud by what efforts this
success was attained-could not fail to pos
sess an absorbing and universal interest, and
must prove an exceedingly popular and sue
cessfui book. Such a volume now lies on cur
table from the press of E. Hannaforl & Co,
(Publishers of FIRST CLASS Subscription
Books, Cincinnati and Chicago), under the
title of.'Great Fortunes, and How They Were
Made; or The Struggles and Triumphs of
Oar Self made Men. By James D. McCabe,
Jr." 1t is really elegant octave of 633 pa
ges, illustrated with thirty-two remarkably
we'll executed wood engrayings, from original
designs by the talented young artist. George
F. & 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 leading inventors, publishers,
editors, lawyers, artists, preachers, anthors,
actors, physicians, etc. 1t abounds in histo-
ry, anecdote, sketches of life in varions parts
of the country, eminiscences Of distinguish
ed and eccentric men, accounts of curious
and celebrated inventions, and narratives of
intense and determined struggles crowned by
the most brilliant triumphs. 1t commends
itself, likewise, as work possessing great
| practical value, as means of instruction and
lf-help to all its readers. Ho,o great for
tunes were made, and hcU fame and fortune
were won, largely make up our authors in
| teresting narratives.
| 1t shoss how poor boys, Without friends.
| or influence, have risen to the front rank on
| American capitalists; how fortune of forty
millions was won bv poor scboolmaster;
how thirty millions sprang from one thousand
dollars saved by determined young boat
man; how newspaper which was first pub
iished in cellar has become the wealthiest
| Journal in the land; how a cabinet makers
apprentice made the world his debtor, and
built up an immense manufacturing business
which is now conducted in the largest build
of a poor schoolmaster, unexpectedly thrown
out Unemployment, created one of our mos
important national industries, and made ma !
ny States rich and powerful; how printer $
apprentice made his way in the world, ane
becarae the head of the largest publishin;
house in America. sfzE
1t shows how poor csttle drover beoam
ore of the "Kings' of Wall Street, an un
known mechanic millionaire in seven years
butchers son the wealthest man in Amer
lea, New England farmers boy the frs
merchant in the land, a penniless lawyeI
Chief Justice of the United States, farmer
orphan the most famous of living sculptors
with many more such examples; in short
how energy, talent and patient industry hav
always met with success when properly e2l
erted. and how intelligence and strict at
tention to bIsiness-not 'sharp'- practic,
and over-reach:ng-ha been proven to II
the only sure and safe road to prosperity.
, We are not surprised to learn that "Grea
Fortunes" is having very large and rapi
sale. 1t is sold by subscriptions only, an
for the Fene6t of any of our readers viii
may wish to take local or travelling agenc
for this most entertaining work we give IL
address of the publishers in full; E. Hanna
ford d Co., III West Fourth Street, C1ucin
natl