Letters From a Self-Made Merchant to His Son

The book highlights the influential career of George Horace Lorimer, an American journalist and editor who transformed The Saturday Evening Post into a leading publication, boosting its circulation from a few thousand to over a million. Renowned for his keen eye for talent, Lorimer played a pivotal role in promoting and discovering prominent American writers, including Jack London, shaping the literary landscape of his time. His legacy reflects the power of editorial vision in the publishing world.