Old Gorgon Graham: More Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son

Old Gorgon Graham: More Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son, published in 1904 by George Horace Lorimer, is an epistolary novel featuring a series of letters from John Graham, a successful pork packer in Chicago, to his son Pierrepont. The letters impart lessons on business ethics, personal development, and family dynamics, blending humor with practical wisdom. Graham's candid advice emphasizes hard work and the importance of earning one's place in the world, making this work a notable exploration of father-son relationships and social ethics in the early 20th century.