Orison Swett Marden

Broschiertes Buch

Eclectic School Readings

Stories from Life - A Book for Young People

Beschreibung

¿Eclectic School Readings¿ is a 1904 work by American writer Orison Swett Marden. Within it, Marden has briefly outlined various life stories from the lives of great historical figures in order to show to young people that¿regardless of their circumstances or birth¿they are able to live lives that are remembered in history book for generations. Contents include: ¿The Mill Boy of the Slashes¿, ¿The Greek Slave Who Won the Olive Crown¿, ¿He Aimed High and Hit the Mark¿, ¿The Evolution of a Violinist¿, ¿The Lesson of the Teakettle¿, ¿How the Art of Printing was Discovered¿, ¿Sea Fever and What it Led tö, ¿Gladstone Found Time to be Kind¿, etc. Dr. Orison Swett Marden (1848¿1924) was an American author of inspirational books. He wrote primarily on the subject of being successful and founded ¿SUCCESS¿ magazine in 1897. Marden's books deal with attaining a fruitful and well-rounded life, with many of his ideas being based on the New Thought movement.

Autor

Orison Swett Marden was an influential American author and founder of Success magazine, which he established in 1897. Born in New Hampshire on June 11, 1848, Marden dedicated his life to teaching others how to achieve success through personal development and self-mastery. His writings emphasized practical, common-sense principles that focused on virtues such as perseverance, hard work, and positive thinking, which he believed were key to living a successful and fulfilling life. Marden was strongly influenced by the New Thought philosophy, which underscores the power of the mind in shaping an individual's reality. Throughout his career, he wrote numerous books and articles that inspired countless individuals to reach for greater achievements and transform their lives. Marden attended several prestigious institutions, including Harvard University and Harvard Medical School, and was deeply committed to education and self-improvement. He passed away on March 10, 1924, in Los Angeles at the age of 75. Marden s son, Orison S. Marden, carried on his father s legacy. His works continue to resonate today, encouraging readers to take control of their destinies through self-belief and disciplined effort.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Light House
• Seitenzahl: 172
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 225g
• ISBN-13: 9781528713887
• ISBN-10: 1528713885
• Artikelnr.: 57895120