Andrew Carnegie: Captain of Industry

Beginning with his humble start as a Scottish immigrant, the biography follows Andrew Carnegie's ascent through the steel industry to become one of America's wealthiest men. It explores the challenges of operating in a rapidly industrializing economy, the fierce competition he faced, and how he eventually redirected his fortune toward public causes, funding libraries, universities, and research institutions. The account provides insight into both the ambition that drove Carnegie and the impact of his later philanthropy.