Orison Swett Marden

Broschiertes Buch

Little Visits with Great Americans, Vol. 2

Beschreibung

"Little Visits with Great Americans" is a book written by Orison Swett Marden, an American author and founder of Success magazine. This volume is part of a series that offers readers a collection of inspiring and insightful biographical sketches of notable Americans. Marden introduces readers to a diverse range of influential individuals from various fields, including politics, literature, science, and the arts. Through these biographical sketches, readers gain a deeper understanding of the lives, achievements, and philosophies of these remarkable figures. Marden's writing is known for its motivational and self-improvement themes, and in this book, he aims to inspire readers by highlighting the accomplishments and character traits of these great Americans. The biographical sketches provide valuable lessons and serve as examples of how determination, perseverance, and a strong sense of purpose can lead to success and greatness. For those interested in American history, biography, and personal development, this book offers an engaging and informative journey through the lives of influential individuals who have left a lasting impact on their respective fields and on the nation as a whole.

Autor

Dr. Orison Swett Marden (1848-1924) was an American inspirational author who wrote about achieving success in life and founded SUCCESS magazine in 1897. His writings discuss common-sense principles and virtues that make for a well-rounded, successful life. Many of his ideas are based on New Thought philosophy. His first book, Pushing to the Front (1894), became an instant best-seller. Marden later published fifty or more books and booklets, averaging two titles per year. Marden was born 11 June 1848 in Thornton Gore, New Hampshire to Lewis and Martha Marden. When he was three years old, his mother died at the age of twenty-two, leaving Orison and his two sisters in the care of their father, who was a farmer, hunter, and trapper. When Orison was seven years old, his father died from injuries incurred while in the woods. Consequently, the children were shuttled from one guardian to another, with Orison working for five successive families as a "hired boy" to earn his keep.[2] During his early to mid-teens, Marden discovered a book entitled Self-Help by Scottish author Samuel Smiles in an attic.[3] The book marked a turning point in his life, inspiring him to improve himself and his circumstances. Marden valued the book as if it were "worth its weight in diamonds" and virtually committed its contents to memory. He developed a deep respect and admiration for the author, whose work instilled in him a desire to inspire others as Samuel Smiles had done for him.[4] Marden's young manhood was marked by remarkable energy and unbroken achievement. By his early thirties, he had earned his academic degrees in science, arts, medicine and law. During his college years he supported himself by working in a hotel and afterward by becoming the owner of several hotels and a resort. He remained a successful hotel owner till his early forties (see "Timeline" for dates and other details)

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pharos Books Private Limited
• Seitenzahl: 380
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 535g
• ISBN-13: 9789395229623
• ISBN-10: 9395229624
• Artikelnr.: 69859007