In this fascinating memoir, one of the most famous industrialists of all time tells the story of his life, from his humble beginnings in Scotland to his rise to become one of America's most powerful and influential businessmen. Featuring anecdotes and insights that are both entertaining and informative, The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of American business and entrepreneurship. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.