About this book
Old Gorgon Graham — More Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son by George Horace Lorimer is a wry, wise epistolary fiction that pairs old-world common sense with early twentieth-century American bustle. Through a series of letters from John “Old Gorgon” Graham to his son Pierrepont at the Union Stock Yards, Lorimer sketches a portrait of a self-made pork-packing magnate dispensing sharp business advice, moral counsel, and dry humor.
Set against the Chicago stockyards and the travel-haunted backdrop of Carlsbad, London, and the Waldorf Astoria, these letters illuminate themes of ambition, family duty, social manners, and practical philosophy. The voice is conversational yet pointed, offering insights into commerce, risk, and character without sacrificing warmth or comic timing. The book captures the spirit of the Progressive Era—its entrepreneurial energy, class tensions, and shifting social codes—while remaining a character-driven study of father-son dynamics.
Perfect for fans of classic American literature and epistolary fiction, Old Gorgon Graham will appeal to listeners who enjoy witty moral tales, historical social satire, and timeless business wisdom. An ideal audiobook for commuters, history buffs, and readers seeking entertaining, thought-provoking counsel.
