The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-06-15
Great Fortunes.

We have long thought that vol
ume Of short but authentic and well
written sketches of the most eminent
self-madc 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 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 Z.
Hannaford & Co., publishers of First
Glass Subscription Books, Cincinnati
and Chicago, under the title of "Great
Fortunes, and How They Were Made;
or, The Struggles and Triumphs of Our
Self-made Men. BY James ID. McCabc,
Jr.' 1t is really elegant octave of
633 pages, illustrated with thirty-two
remarkably well executed wood engrav-
ings, from original designs by the
talented young artists George +. & f.
B. BcnselI.
''Great Fortunes is a book that ap-
peals to all classes, describing the ca
rcers not 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 abounds in history
snecdotc, sketches of life in various
parts of the country, "reminiscences Of
distinguished and eccentric men, &C
counts of curious and celebrated inven-
tons, and narratives of intense and
determined 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 its readers.
How great fortunes were made, and
how fame and fortune were won, large
" make up our authors interesting
narratives.
1t shows how poor boys, without
friends or influence, have risen to the
front rank of American capitalists ); how
a fortune of forty millions was won by
poor schoolmaster how thirty mill
ions sprang from one thousand dollars
saved by determined young boatman;
how a newspaper which was first
published in cellar has become the
wealthiest journal in the land how a
cabinet makers apprentice made the
world his debtor, and built up an i'm
mcnsc manufacturing business, which is
now conducted i'll the largest building
in the United States how the inVen-
ton Of the poor schoolmastcr, uncxpec-
tedly thrown out of employment,
created one of the most important
national industries, and made many
States rich and powerful ; how prin.
ter's apprentice made his way i'll the
world, and became the head of the
largest publishing house jn America
1t shows how a poor cattle drover
became one Of the "kings' Of Wal
Street, an unknown mechanic million
airc in seven years, butchers son the
wcalthiest man in America. New
England farmers boy the first merchant
in the land, pcnniless lawyer Chic
Justice of the United States. farmers
orphan the most famous ofliving sculp
tors, with many more such examples
in short, how energy, talent and patient
industry have always met with success
when properly exerted, and how intelli
gencc and strict attention to business
not "sharp" practices and overreachine
have been proven to be the onl y sur,
and safe ROAD to prosperity.
We are not surprised to learn thai
"Great Fortunes is having very large
and ready sale. 1t is sold by subscrip
tions only, and for the benefit of any o
our readers who may wish to take ;
local or travelling agency for this mos
interesting work, we give the address
of the publishers in full f. Hannafore
& Co., 15S South Clark Street, Chicago