The Elements of Success: A Book for Young Men (1870)

S$89.00

The Elements of Success: A Book for Young Men (1870)

S$89.00

Title: The Elements of Success: Illustrated in the Life of Amos Lawrence, and Others: A Book for Young Men.
Author: unknown
Publisher: Gall and Inglis, exact date unknown. Research reveals it to be before 1870.
Condition: Hardcover, ornately decorated red cloth. In good condition overall – binding slightly strained.

SKU: elements-success Categories: ,

A very early self-help book about inculcating positive values and thoughts to achieve success in the business life. With scenes and lessons from the life of Amos Lawrence (1786 – 1852), an American merchant and philanthropist. With chapters on:

What is Success?

How to Achieve Success,

Failure, and How to Avoid It,

Application,

Minding Little Things,

Observation ,

Discrimination,

Thought and Labor,

Singleness of Purpose,

Perseverance,

Self-Reliance,

Decision,

Courage,

On Time ; or, Punctuality