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An American Four-In-Hand In Britain is a travelogue written by Andrew Carnegie in 1907. The book chronicles Carnegie's journey through Britain in a four-in-hand carriage, which is a carriage drawn by four horses, accompanied by his wife and daughter. The book provides a detailed account of their travels, including their experiences in London, Scotland, and Wales. Carnegie also discusses the history and culture of Britain, as well as his observations on the social and political climate of the time. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of turn-of-the-century travel and provides insight into the mind of one of America's most prominent industrialists and philanthropists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist, renowned for leading the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. Born on November 25, 1835, in Dunfermline, Scotland, he immigrated to the United States with his family at a young age. Carnegie worked his way up from humble beginnings, starting in a cotton factory before investing in railroads and eventually establishing his steel company. His innovations and leadership in the steel industry made him one of the wealthiest individuals in American history. Carnegie believed in the responsibility of the wealthy to use their resources for the betterment of society, and he became a prominent philanthropist, funding numerous educational, cultural, and public institutions, including Carnegie Mellon University. He was also deeply involved in the development of libraries and charitable foundations. Carnegie passed away on August 11, 1919, in Lenox, Massachusetts, at the age of 83. He was the son of William Carnegie and Margaret Morrison Carnegie, and had a sibling, Thomas M. Carnegie. His daughter, Margaret Carnegie Miller, survived him.
