{"product_id":"more-letters-from-a-self-made-merchant-to-his-son-old-gorgon-graham-9781025849263","title":"More Letters From a Self-Made Merchant to His Son: (Old Gorgon Graham)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): George Horace Lorimer\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Business Ethics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"More Letters From a Self-Made Merchant to His Son\" (Old Gorgon Graham) is a classic work of American business literature that offers a satirical yet insightful look at the world of commerce and character-building. Written as a series of letters from John Graham, a wealthy Chicago pork-packer known to his employees as \"Old Gorgon Graham,\" to his son, Pierrepont, the book provides a wealth of practical wisdom wrapped in dry humor. Following the success of the first collection, this work continues to explore themes of industry, integrity, and the often-humorous pitfalls of youthful ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraham's advice is blunt and uncompromising, reflecting the rugged individualism of the late 19th and early 20th centuries while remaining surprisingly relevant to the foundational principles of modern trade. Through sharp anecdotes and memorable aphorisms, the work examines the nuances of management, the necessity of a strong work ethic, and the value of common sense in both professional and personal life. As a blend of fiction, satire, and self-help, this book serves as an entertaining guide to the philosophy of success and the realities of the business world, capturing the spirit of an era defined by rapid industrial growth and the rise of the American merchant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887283028119,"sku":"9781025849263","price":3077.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025849263.webp?v=1781157929","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/more-letters-from-a-self-made-merchant-to-his-son-old-gorgon-graham-9781025849263","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}