"Famous Leaders Among Men" by Sarah Knowles Bolton is a collection of biographical stories from the 1800s which highlights individuals who achieved greatness through their own power and hard work. The book starts by laying the foundation for the reader, showing how powerful individuals rose to prominence in their fields. The introduction indicates that many of these prominent figures actually came from very modest backgrounds, but through determination and effort overcame it. By highlighting those such as Napoleon Bonaparte, Horatio Nelson, and John Bunyan, the preface shows how various early life struggles led to their later success. The book shows the qualities, struggles, and conditions that led to these individuals becoming prominent leaders and seeks to be inspirational.
Famous leaders among men
By Sarah Knowles Bolton
Follow the paths of historical leaders and their inspiring climbs to fame by their own grit, hard work, and determination.
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About the AuthorSarah Knowles Bolton was an American writer. She was born in Farmington, Connecticut. In 1866, she married Charles E. Bolton, a merchant and philanthropist. She wrote extensively for the press, was one of the first corresponding secretaries of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union (N.W.C.T.U.), and was associate editor of the Boston Congregationalist (1878–81). Bolton traveled for two years in Europe, studying profit-sharing, female higher education, and other social questions. Her writings encouraged readers to improve the world about them through faith and hard work.
Sarah Knowles Bolton was an American writer. She was born in Farmington, Connecticut. In 1866, she married Charles E. Bolton, a merchant and philanthropist. She wrote extensively for the press, was one of the first corresponding secretaries of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union (N.W.C.T.U.), and was associate editor of the Boston Congregationalist (1878–81). Bolton traveled for two years in Europe, studying profit-sharing, female higher education, and other social questions. Her writings encouraged readers to improve the world about them through faith and hard work.
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