Henry Clay Frick

Harvey (1864-1928) offers a biography of his personal friend Frick (b. 1849), whose close relationship with the Carnegie family resulting in his obtaining absolute control, at age 41, of the newly reorganized Carnegie Steel Company. It discusses his legal difficulties with Andrew Carnegie, his role in the notorious Homestead labor strike, the attempted assassination of him, and his role as a patriot. No published is noted for the original edition. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)