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100 1 _aMarden, Orison Swett,
_d1848-1924
245 1 0 _aLittle Visits with Great Americans, Vol. 1 (of 2) :
_bOr Success, Ideals and How to Attain Them
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-02-10
508 _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSuccess
653 _aUnited States -- Biography
653 _aUnited States -- History -- 19th century -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48174
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