The First Million the Hardest: An Autobiography (Classic Reprint)

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The eighty years whose activities this volume contains my recollections show notable changes of scene. Beginning in a country neighbourhood, twelve miles from the nearest railroad; passing from farm to machine-shop, thence through the grades of apprentice, foreman, partner, and in time head of the business; attending numerous conventions; serving on commissions for state and nation; taking an active part in many societies and associations which had for their aim the promotion of the public weal; on frequent journeys throughout the country or abroad, making acquaintance with all sorts and conditions of men - my life, stretching as it has over that eventful period in our national history which began before the Civil War, has been most interesting to lead, and, I trust, may be found interesting to read. The assurance from many of my friends that a record of my experiences would be of interest, together with the solicitations of an editor that I contribute a series of articles to his magazine, finally overcame my doubts; and a stronger influence was the expressed belief of many that such a record might be of service.

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