This book is a collection of biographies of American self-made men that examines their lives and how they achieved success. Featured individuals include Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, and Andrew Carnegie. The author argues that through their own hard work and determination, these men were able to overcome obstacles and rise to prominence in American society. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and the idea of the self-made man.

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