Character

by Samuel Smiles

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781443736909
Publisher:	Hesperides Press
Publication date:	11/04/2008
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.06(d)

About the Author

Samuel Smiles (23 December 1812 - 16 April 1904), was a Scottish author and government reformer, who campaigned on a Chartist platform. But he concluded that more progress would come from new attitudes than from new laws. His masterpiece, Self-Help (1859), promoted thrift and claimed that poverty was caused largely by irresponsible habits, while also attacking materialism and laissez-faire government. It has been called "the bible of mid-Victorian liberalism", and it raised Smiles to celebrity status almost overnight.