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Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son - cover

Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son

George Horace Lorimer

Publisher: Enhanced Media Publishing

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Summary

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.  
Available since: 12/28/2016.

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