Worthwhile Places is a fascinating inside look at the history of some of our most treasured national parks. The book illuminates a remarkable public-private partnership that helped to shape our national park system. The close association and warm and lasting friendship between John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and Horace M. Albright is documented through 211 letters covering a 36-year period. The letters portray a common concern for and love of our nation's natural heritage and efforts which preserved countless scenic wonders for future generations. Horace Albright joined the National Park Service at...

Many biographies of John D. Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. have been compiled- some have used bits of the original correspondence presented here and tried to show opposing interests between John D. Rockefeller and his son. Still others were written without correspondence at all. This collection of never-before-published letters traces the history of the transfer of the Rockefeller fortune over the course of fifty years. It illustrates how the endowment was bestowed from Senior to Junior with respect, sound advice, and with a mutual trust between father and son. The letters also...

CONTENTSSome Old FriendsThe Difficult Art of GettingThe Standard Oil CompanySome Experiences in the Oil BusinessOther Business Experiences and Business PrinciplesThe Difficult Art of GivingThe Benevolent Trust -- The Value of the Co?perative Principle in Giving

John Davison Rockefeller (1839-1937) was an American industrialist and philanthropist. Rockefeller revolutionized the oil industry and gave millions to philanthropic causes. His foundation had a major influence on medicine, education and scientific research. During his life Rockefeller met and did business with some of the most interesting men of his time. His reminiscences give a unique perspective to these men. This is an excellent book for anyone interested in American history and business.

These memoirs provide insights into the development of 19th-century technology, modern American business, and philanthropy.

Advice and words of wisdom from the greatest American businessman and philanthropist.

John D. Rockefeller is considered to be the wealthiest man to have ever lived, after adjusting for inflation. An American businessman who made his wealth as a cofounder and leading figure of the Standard Oil Company, he also had a pivotal role in creating our modern system of philanthropy.

Collected in John D. Rockefeller on Making Money are the words from the man himself, offering advice on how to successfully start and manage a booming business, as well as the most efficient ways to...