Little Visits with Great Americans, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Orison Swett Marden

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Editor Marden, Orison Swett, 1848-1924
Title Little Visits with Great Americans, Vol. 2 (of 2)
Or Success, Ideals and How to Attain Them
Credits E-text prepared by Emmy, Sharon Joiner, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "Little Visits with Great Americans, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Orison Swett Marden is a collection of personal essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and success stories of various prominent American figures, offering insights into their motivations and philosophies. Through these portraits, Marden aims to inspire readers by illustrating the values of perseverance, determination, and idealism that these individuals embody. The opening portion introduces a range of influential characters, starting with caricaturist F. Opper, who reflects on his artistic journey and the importance of dedication in honing his craft. Subsequent interviews feature an array of creatives and thinkers, such as sculptor F. Wellington Ruckstuhl and actor Richard Mansfield, each sharing their unique paths to achievement. The narrative focuses on their struggles and breakthroughs, revealing Marden’s emphasis on the inherent value of hard work and personal fulfillment, setting the tone for the inspiring messages threaded throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)
Subject Success
Subject United States -- Biography
Subject United States -- History -- 19th century -- Biography
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EBook-No. 48175
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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