Letters from a Self Made Merchant to His Son

Letters from a Self Made Merchant to His Son is a classic book written by George Horace Lorimer. This book is a collection of letters that a successful businessman, John Graham, writes to his son, Pierrepont, who is attending college. The letters offer advice and guidance on how to succeed in life, both in business and in personal relationships. Through the letters, John Graham shares his experiences and insights on various topics such as the importance of hard work, the value of education, the significance of honesty and integrity, the art of negotiation, the power of networking, and the need to balance ambition and humility. The book is written in a conversational style, and the letters are filled with anecdotes and real-life examples that make the advice relatable and practical. The letters also reflect the values and attitudes of the time in which they were written, which was the early 20th century. Overall, Letters from a Self Made Merchant to His Son is a timeless book that offers valuable lessons on success and life, and is a must-read for anyone who wants to achieve their goals and make a difference in the world.1902. Being the letters written by John Graham, head of the House of Graham and Company, pork packers in Chicago, familiarly known on the exchange as �������Old Gorgon Graham,������� to his son, Pierrepont, facetiously known to his intimates as �������Piggy.�������This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.