"Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie is the definitive 'rags-to-riches' tale of the American Gilded Age. Carnegie chronicles his journey, which began in a humble weaver's cottage in Dunfermline, Scotland, and culminated in his rise to become a titan of the American steel industry. This narrative is far more than a mere business memoir: it is a fascinating, first-hand account from a man who witnessed the dawn of the industrial era.

Carnegie details his early jobs-such as those of a 'bobbin boy' and a 'telegraph messenger', attributing much of his success to a relentless curiosity and a knack for identifying talent in others. The latter part of the book turns towards his philosophical convictions, particularly his conviction that 'the man who dies rich, dies disgraced.'

He recounts his personal transformation from wealth accumulation to philanthropy-a transition that involved establishing thousands of libraries and championing the cause of world peace. To this day, this book remains an essential document for understanding the dual nature of the 'Robert Barons': on one hand, their ruthless industrial efficiency; on the other, their revolutionary commitment to organised philanthropy."