Publisher's Synopsis
Self-Help; with Illustrations of Character and Conduct was a book published in 1859 by Samuel Smiles. Contents Preface Introduction to the First Edition Descriptive Contents I. Self-Help-National and Individual II. Leaders of Industry-Inventors and Producers III. Three Great Potters-Palissy, Böttgher, Wedgwood IV. Application and Perseverance V. Helps and Opportunities-Scientific Pursuits VI. Workers in Art VII. Industry and the Peerage VIII. Energy and Courage IX. Men of Business X. Money-Its Use and Abuse XI. Self-Culture-Facilities and Difficulties XII. Example-Models XIII. Character-the True Gentleman
