By Samuel Smiles
London   John Murray
7.5" by 5" xxi, 488pp.
A reprint of this important work known as "the Bible of mid-Victorian liberalism," with illustrations.
By Samuel Smiles

1908 Self-Help; With Illustrations of Character, Conduct, and Perseverance

London   John Murray
7.5" by 5" xxi, 488pp.
A reprint of this important work known as "the Bible of mid-Victorian liberalism," with illustrations.
£88.00
: 0.75kgs / : 888T6

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Leather Binding

Reprint August,1908. Originally published November, 1859. Illustrated with frontispiece and five plates. Collated complete. A favourite of the mid-Victorian virtues, rather than relying on others, self-help became an expression of character. In this work, Smiles argues for the removal of major hindrances that prevent the full development of the individual, with an emphasis on the "active" role, stressing self-education. Written by Samuel Smiles, a British author and government reformer who promoted the idea that progress was attributed to new ideas and attitudes rather than new laws. Bound by Bickers & Son, Leicester.

Condition

Bound in full black calf with gilt. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear to the extremities and minor fading to the spine. Light loss to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot and light scattered spotting to the endpapers. School prize bookplate to the front pastedown. Bound by Bickers & Son, Leicester.

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