PrefaceProbably in the life of every one there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business-men who have helped largely t...

Originally Published 1909.PREFACEProbably in the life of every one there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life.In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in busi...