Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904. Letters. - View Resource - Social Networks and Archival Context

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Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904. Letters.

Title

Letters. 1883-1885.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10424455

Abstract

A.L.S. (1883 Feb. 8 and 1885 Feb. 23, London), the first to Mr. W. Clark, both concerning the preparation of books to be published by Mr. Nasmyth.

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2 items.

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Smithsonian Institution. Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6671918

Smithsonian Institution. Libraries

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Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6wm2538 (person)

Samuel Smiles was an author and reformer, probably best known for his pioneering self-help books. Born in Haddington, Scotland, he was apprenticed to a doctor, and continued his medical studies at the University of Edinburgh. He practiced medicine for several years, supplementing his income by lecturing and writing articles, eventually moving to Leeds and becoming the editor of the radical Leeds Times. He also worked as a railroad secretary, and continued to write numerous articles on reform, gr...

Dibner, Bern.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6t155vs (person)

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