Mr. Carnegie’s Conundrum, 40,000,000 Pounds

Mr. Carnegie’s Conundrum is a book written by William Thomas Stead in 1900. It is a detailed account of Andrew Carnegie’s dilemma on what to do with his wealth of 40,000,000 pounds. Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist who made his fortune in the steel industry. He was one of the richest men in the world at the time and had a strong desire to give away his wealth before he died.The book explores the various options that Carnegie considered for his wealth, including philanthropy, education, and social reform. It also discusses the challenges that he faced in trying to distribute his wealth in a way that would have a lasting impact on society.Stead, who was a prominent journalist and social reformer, was a close friend of Carnegie and had access to his personal thoughts and feelings on the matter. The book provides an inside look into Carnegie’s thought process and the factors that influenced his decisions.Overall, Mr. Carnegie’s Conundrum is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of philanthropy and the impact of wealth on society. It offers valuable insights into the mind of one of the most influential philanthropists of the 20th century and the challenges that he faced in trying to make a difference in the world.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.