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"Portraits and Principles of the World's Great Men and Women with Practical Lessons on Successful Life by over Fifty Leading Thinkers" is designed and arranged by William C. King. This book points out and illustrates the principles that govern those who succeed and make the most of life and its possibilities (description on page 9 of the part one PDF). The goal of the writing is to help readers achieve their goals and lead successful lives. Each chapter, of which there is 100, is written by a different "self-help" author. Part one of this collection includes the preface, table of contents, introduction, author descriptions and photographs, publishers’ introduction, and photos of other inspiring individuals. Part one begins the collection of chapters starting with chapter one “Our Noblest Birthright.”
NOTE: This section of the book has water damage; some of the imagines appear warped and torn.
Publication Date
1898
Publisher
King-Richardson Publishing Co.
City
Springfield, MA
Keywords
Portraits and Principles, William C. King, success, self help books, 19th century self help, manners, how to succeed, character building, honesty, value, power of perseverance, good habits, women’s place in business, good morals, etiquette
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No Copyright - United States
Subject
Successful life; King, William C., 1853-; Self-help publications; Success; Etiquette; Goal (Philosophy); Character building book; How to succeed; Honesty; Value; Businesswomen; King-Richardson publishing co.
Recommended Citation
King, William C., "Portraits and Principles (Part One)" (1898). Mother Home & Heaven. 37.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/motherhomeheaven/37