First published in 1873, Getting on in the World is a classic self-help book that offers practical advice on how to succeed in business and in life. Author William Mathews was a successful businessman himself, and his book draws on his own experiences and insights as well as those of other successful people. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to take your business to the next level, Getting on in the World offers practical, actionable advice that can help you achieve your goals. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.