| Character Contributor(s): Smiles, Samuel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1406798568 ISBN-13: 9781406798562 Publisher: Hesperides Press OUR PRICE: $29.44 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2006 Annotation: One of the original self-improvement texts, originally published in 1897. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: Influence of Character - Home Power - Companionship and Example - Work - Courage - Self Control - Duty, Truthfulness - Temper - Manner, art - Companionship of Books - Companionship in Marriage - The Discipline of Experience |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Inspirational - History | World - General - Self-help | Personal Growth - Self-esteem |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.97 lbs) 345 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Self-Esteem |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Samuel Smiles (1812-1904) was a Scottish government reformer and author famous for his book "Self-Help", which championed frugal living and argued that the existence of poverty was mainly due to irresponsible habits. The book has been hailed as "the bible of mid-Victorian liberalism" and immediately made a celebrity of Smiles. After its success, Smiles wrote other self-help books, including this volume. In "Character", Smiles explores the importance of a person's nature and personality in daily life, as well as the positive effects of fostering certain characteristics. Contents include: "Influential Character", "Home Power", "Companionship and Examples", "Work", "Courage", "Self-control", "Duty", "Truthfulness", "Temper", "Manner", "Art", "Companionship of Books", "Companionship of Marriage", and "The Discipline of Experience". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork. |