Random Reminiscences of Men and Events

"Random Reminiscences of Men and Events" by John D. (John Davison) Rockefeller is a series of personal stories and thoughts reflecting on the early 1900's. The book gives a look at Rockefeller’s experiences with important people in business and his thoughts on events that helped form his life and work. Through these memories, he shares a first-hand account of teamwork and difficulties faced, focusing on the growth of the Standard Oil Company. The beginning of the book shows Rockefeller’s plan to share private stories from his long career, focusing on how important relationships and key moments were in shaping his path. He thinks back on his early teamwork with partners like John D. Archbold and Henry Flagler, remembering how they worked together and the important talks they shared. This start prepares the reader for a study of the oil industry's progress, the problems of running a business, and how important good partnerships were for Rockefeller.