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Men of Invention and Industry is a collection of short biographies of famous inventors and industrialists written in the late 19th century.

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This is a self help book focusing on developing character within ones self. Most of what Smiles writes about is still very relevant to today's character building. This is a great book that deals with lots of aspects in life. Samuel Smiles puts all his knowledge and wisdom in this book in which you feel you are reading "books" not one book. His arguments about the rise and fall of societies are impressive. He shows a deep understanding about the human being which gives his book a soul that will not die. "Character" will help you not only become a better person, but recognize the traits of...