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Hidden Treasures

by Harry A. Lewis

"Some succeed while others fail. This is a recognized fact; yet history tells us that seven-tenths of our most successful men began life poor." A selection of mini-biographies teaches us how some successful men have overcome odds to make their mark on history.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1887

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