5The Classic Autobiography "Random Reminiscences Of Men And Events" written by the oil titan John D. Rockefeller himself - John Davison Rockefeller Sr. (July 8, 1839 - May 23, 1937) was an American tycoon in the oil industry business and a philanthropist. He is widely regarded the wealthiest American of all time. His autobiography "Random Reminiscences Of Men And Events" gives interesting insights into the life of the richest person in modern history. - Probably in the life of every one there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life. In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business-men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world. These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.