John D. Rockefeller
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1839–1937
American businessman who started as a sixteen-year-old bookkeeper, founded Standard Oil and became the richest man in modern history. His company's ruthless methods led the US government to break it up in 1911; later he gave away more than half a billion dollars. In Random Reminiscences of Men and Events (1909) he looks back on his first job, his first loan and the 'difficult art of giving'.
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Random Reminiscences of Men and Events
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- Who was John D. Rockefeller?
- John D. Rockefeller (1839–1937): American businessman who started as a sixteen-year-old bookkeeper, founded Standard Oil and became the richest man in modern history. His company's ruthless methods led the US government to break it up in 1911; later he gave away more than half a billion dollars. In Random Reminiscences of Men and Events (1909) he looks back on his first job, his first loan and the 'difficult art of giving'.
- What can I read by John D. Rockefeller on SeoJae Story?
- Random Reminiscences of Men and Events, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English original.
- Is John D. Rockefeller hard to read in English?
- The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the advice, stories and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a short “What this means for your money” card that applies the idea to life today, and you can tap any word for its meaning. Educational content, not financial advice.
- Is there a Korean translation?
- Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.