Life and Labor or Characteristics of Men of Industry, Culture and Genius - Samuel Smiles - Bog

""Life and Labor"" by Samuel Smiles is a book that explores the characteristics of successful men in industry, culture, and genius. The author examines the lives of various individuals who have achieved great success in their respective fields, including inventors, artists, writers, and entrepreneurs. Smiles highlights the importance of hard work, perseverance, and determination in achieving success, and provides practical advice for readers on how to cultivate these qualities in their own lives. The book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance on how to achieve their goals and live a fulfilling life.1888. This work was written on the lines of self-help and character, and contains many fresh instances of what can be accomplished by honest force of will and steady perseverance. Contents: the man and gentleman; great men, great workers; great young men; great old men; lineage of talent and genius; literary ailment, over brainwork; health, hobbies; town and country life; single and married, helpmeets; evening of life, last thoughts of great men.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.