The First Million the Hardest: An Autobiography - Tapa blanda

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Vhose 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 machineshop, thence through the grades of apprentice, foreman, partner, a!nd 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 coimtry 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 foundj 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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