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Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made

Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made

by James Dabney McCabe

This 1871 volume examines the lives of self-made individuals who rose to prominence through industry and perseverance in America. Illustrated with original designs by G.F. & E.B. Bensell, the text explores the histories of those who achieved success in their respective callings.

Language
English
License
Public Domain
Originally published
1871
Latest release
Jul 28, 2026
Pages
691
Format
6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm)
Book type
Paperback nonfiction
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Table of Contents

  1. JAMES D. McCABE, Jr .,
  2. PREFACE.
  3. I. MERCHANTS.
  4. II. CAPITALISTS.
  5. III. INVENTORS.
  6. IV. PUBLISHERS.
  7. V. EDITORS.
  8. VI. LAWYERS.
  9. VII. ARTISTS.
  10. VIII. DIVINES.
  11. IX. AUTHORS.
  12. X. ACTORS.
  13. XI. PHYSICIANS.
  14. CHAPTER I.
  15. CHAPTER II.
  16. CHAPTER III.
  17. CHAPTER IV.
  18. CHAPTER V.
  19. CHAPTER VI.
  20. CHAPTER VII.
  21. CHAPTER VIII.
  22. CHAPTER IX.
  23. CHAPTER X.
  24. CHAPTER XI.
  25. CHAPTER XII.
  26. CHAPTER XIII.
  27. CHAPTER XIV.
  28. CHAPTER XV.
  29. CHAPTER XVI.
  30. CHAPTER XVII.
  31. CHAPTER XVIII.
  32. CHAPTER XIX.
  33. CHAPTER XX.
  34. CHAPTER XXI.
  35. CHAPTER XXII.
  36. CHAPTER XXIII.
  37. CHAPTER XXIV.
  38. CHAPTER XXV.
  39. CHAPTER XXVI.
  40. CHAPTER XXVII.
  41. CHAPTER XXVIII.
  42. CHAPTER XXIX.
  43. CHAPTER XXX.
  44. CHAPTER XXXI.
  45. CHAPTER XXXII.
  46. CHAPTER XXXIII.
  47. CHAPTER XXXIV.
  48. CHAPTER XXXV.
  49. CHAPTER XXXVI.
  50. CHAPTER XXXVII.
  51. CHAPTER XXXVIII.
  52. Notes