The Autobiography of Samuel Smiles - Couverture rigide

Smiles Jr, Samuel

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 116346063X ISBN 13 : 9781163460634

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Autobiography of Samuel Smiles is a memoir written by the Scottish author and reformer, Samuel Smiles. The book is an account of his life, from his childhood in Scotland to his adult years as a writer and social activist. Smiles was born in 1812 in Haddington, Scotland, and grew up in a working-class family. Despite his humble beginnings, he was able to attend school and eventually went on to study medicine. However, he decided to pursue a career in writing instead, and became a journalist and author. The Autobiography of Samuel Smiles provides a detailed account of his life, including his early struggles to make a name for himself in the literary world, his involvement in the social and political issues of his time, and his personal relationships and family life. Throughout the book, Smiles reflects on his own experiences and the lessons he has learned, offering insights into his beliefs and values. He also discusses his views on education, industry, and the importance of self-help and self-improvement. The Autobiography of Samuel Smiles is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a man who was not only a successful writer, but also a passionate advocate for social reform and individual empowerment. It provides a valuable perspective on the history and culture of 19th century Scotland, as well as insights into the personal struggles and triumphs of one of its most influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Europe, and into most of those of Asia and America require no apology other than that which the author himself has seen fit to set down in the opening paragraphs of his work. The life, as conceived and chronicled by himself, of an author whose thoughts have arrested and held the attention of more than a generation of readers, cannot fail to be of interest, even when, as in the present case, there is nothing eventful, apart from the writing of his books, to be recorded. Dr Smiles first book was published in 1836, and he continued to write till nearly the close of the century. The period of his literary labours, therefore, is almost exactly coincident with the reign of the late Queen Victoria, the age pre-eminently of mechanical invention. Dr Smiles achievement is that by common consent he is recognised as the authorised and pious chronicler of the men who founded the industrial greatness of England. His works, therefore, have a historical value peculiarly their own.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 116346063X
• ISBN 13: 9781163460634
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 466
• Éditeur: MacKay Mr Thomas
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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