Out now: More Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son- the sequel.George Horace Lorimer's satirical Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son is a timeless collection of tongue-in-cheek Gilded Age aphorisms from a fictitious rich man - a prosperous pork-packer in Chicago - to his son, Pierrepont, whom he 'affectionately' calls 'Piggy.' The writing is subtle and brilliant.

Being the Letters written by John Graham, Head of the House of Graham & Company, Pork-Packers in Chicago, familiarly known on ’Change as “Old Gorgon Graham,” to his Son, Pierrepont, facetiously known to his intimates as 'Piggy.’George Horace Lorimer was an American journalist and author best known as the editor of The Saturday Evening Post. During his editorial reign, the Post rose from a circulation of several thousand to over a million. He is credited with promo...

This book consists of a series of fictional letters written by John Graham, a self-made millionaire, to his son, Pierrepont. Through these letters, John Graham imparts wisdom, advice, and life lessons on various topics such as business, finance, relationships, and personal development.George Horace Lorimer was an American author and editor known for his work as the editor-in-chief of "The Saturday Evening Post." "Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son" reflects Lorimer's keen insight...

Old Gorgon Graham by George Horace Lorimer is a timeless collection of stories and reflections centered on business wisdom, personal ethics, ambition, and success. Through memorable characters and practical insights, this classic work delivers motivational lessons on leadership, perseverance, and professional growth.

"Old Gorgon Graham: More Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son" is a collection of fictional letters written by George Horace Lorimer. This book follows the success of Lorimer's earlier work, "Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son."The letters in these volumes are presented as advice from the self-made millionaire, Old Gorgon Graham, to his son, Pierrepont. Through humorous and insightful letters, Graham offers wisdom, life lessons, and practical advice on business, success, ...

Embark on a timeless journey of wisdom and success with "Letters from A Self-Made Merchant to His Son" by George Horace Lorimer, now available as an enriching audiobook experience. Delve into the profound insights and invaluable advice shared in this collection of letters from a father to his son, guiding him through the intricacies of business, life, and personal development.Narrated with eloquence and depth, this audiobook brings to life the teachings of a self-made merchant who ...

In "The False Gods," Lorimer likely explores themes of ambition, success, and the pursuit of wealth in American society during the early 20th century. The novel may follow the lives of characters who become ensnared by the trappings of materialism and the temptations of power, only to discover the emptiness of their pursuits.George Horace Lorimer's writing style in "The False Gods" is likely characterized by its realism, social commentary, and insight into the human condition. The novel ma...

George Horace Lorimer’s More Letters From A Self-Made Merchant To His Son is a sequel to his widely popular Letters From A Self-Made Merchant To His Son, and offers fourteen more hilarious letters from Old Gorgon Graham, a prosperous pork-packer in Chicago, to his son, Pierrepont, whom he ‘affectionately’ calls ‘Piggy.’George Horace Lorimer was an American journalist and author best known as the editor of The Saturday Evening Post. During his editorial re...

It was shortly after ten o’clock one morning when Ezra Simpkins, a reporter from the Boston Banner, entered the Oriental Building, that dingy pile of brick and brownstone which covers a block on Sixth Avenue, and began to hunt for the office of the Royal Society of Egyptian Exploration and Research. After wandering through a labyrinth of halls, he finally found it on the second floor. A few steps farther on, a stairway led down to one of the side entrances; for the building could be entere...

This volume contains is the a series of letters between an American self-made millionaire and his son who is just entering the family business. Dating back to the 1890s, the letters contain timeless advice and words of wisdom that are as useful today as when first written. “Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son” is highly recommended for anyone involved in business and not to be missed by young entrepreneurs. George Horace Lorimer (1867–1937) was an American author, journalist, and ...

Letters and More Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son presents George Horace Lorimer’s famous Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son and its lesser known but equally hilarious sequel, More Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son.With his unique dry wit, Lorimer lampoons the attitudes of the newly moneyed classes of the Gilded Age – characters straight out of The Great Gatsby – in a series of fictional exchanges between John ‘Ol...

“The False Gods” is a 1906 novel by George Horace Lorimer (1867–1937). Lorimer was an American author, journalist, and publisher most famous for being the editor of The Saturday Evening Post between 1899 and 1936. As editor, the paper's circulation rose from a few thousand to over a million. This interesting novel offers an insight into contemporary journalism and Lorimer's experiences and options on the topic, making it highly recommended for those with an interest in American journalism....