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<p><P>Andrew Carnegie, a destitute immigrant who became the richest man of his time, helped create the American mind by personifying the rags-to-riches story that was the American ideal in the early twentieth century. In this fourth volume of the CREATORS OF THE AMERICAN MIND series, James T. Baker writes a compelling biography that explores how and why Andrew Carnegie continues to exert such a profound influence over the American mind. Like the other volumes in this series, this text includes selections from t</p> <h3>Booknews</h3> <p>In a volume suitable as a supplementary text for a history course, Baker (Western Kentucky U.) offers a range of perspectives on Scottish-born Carnegie (1835-1919) and his rise from poverty to extreme wealth and conspicuous philanthropy. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)</p>

Author

Baker, James Thomas.

Publisher

Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, c2003.

Published

2003

Language

EN

ISBN

9780155000117

Subjects

Economics, History, Biography