Andrew Carnegie

Born in Scotland, Andrew Carnegie crossed the Atlantic as a child and rose from modest beginnings to become one of the richest people on earth. His rise took place in the American steel industry during the nineteenth century, a period when the country was transforming into an industrial power. Later in life he stepped away from steel and handed away his wealth, holding that people with money had a duty to help those who had less.

This book traces Carnegie's path from his early years to his lasting influence. Young readers will see how American industry grew during his lifetime and which of his major accomplishments shaped that growth. The text also explains the business methods he relied on, the setbacks he faced, and the criticism he received along the way.

The book closes with Carnegie's charitable legacy, which lives on through the institutes and organizations his giving helped establish.