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Title:
Little Visits with Great Americans, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Or Success, Ideals and How to Attain Them
Credits: E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Little Visits with Great Americans, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Orison Swett Marden is a collection of inspirational biographies written in the early 20th century. The book compiles heart-to-heart accounts from successful American figures across various fields, focusing on their unique experiences, ideals, and the pivotal moments that shaped their careers. Each story is crafted to inspire readers by showcasing the tenacity and determination that led these individuals to their achievements. The opening of the book sets the theme of learning from the experiences of others as a vital pathway to success. It introduces the concept of compiling biographical sketches that capture the life lessons of notable personalities, capturing their struggles and the characteristics that propelled them to greatness. Marden emphasizes the importance of hard work, perseverance, and having a clear purpose in life, hinting that the stories contained in the book serve as a guide for those aspiring to attain their own success. The narrative begins with the life of Thomas Edison, showcasing not only his inventive genius but also the formative experiences that laid the groundwork for his accomplishments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Editor: Marden, Orison Swett, 1848-1924
EBook No.: 48174
Published: Feb 10, 2015
Downloads: 263
Language: English
Subject: Success
Subject: United States -- Biography
Subject: United States -- History -- 19th century -- Biography
LoCC: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Little Visits with Great Americans, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Or Success, Ideals and How to Attain Them
Credits: E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Little Visits with Great Americans, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Orison Swett Marden is a collection of inspirational biographies written in the early 20th century. The book compiles heart-to-heart accounts from successful American figures across various fields, focusing on their unique experiences, ideals, and the pivotal moments that shaped their careers. Each story is crafted to inspire readers by showcasing the tenacity and determination that led these individuals to their achievements. The opening of the book sets the theme of learning from the experiences of others as a vital pathway to success. It introduces the concept of compiling biographical sketches that capture the life lessons of notable personalities, capturing their struggles and the characteristics that propelled them to greatness. Marden emphasizes the importance of hard work, perseverance, and having a clear purpose in life, hinting that the stories contained in the book serve as a guide for those aspiring to attain their own success. The narrative begins with the life of Thomas Edison, showcasing not only his inventive genius but also the formative experiences that laid the groundwork for his accomplishments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Editor: Marden, Orison Swett, 1848-1924
EBook No.: 48174
Published: Feb 10, 2015
Downloads: 263
Language: English
Subject: Success
Subject: United States -- Biography
Subject: United States -- History -- 19th century -- Biography
LoCC: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.