Successful Men of Modern Times is a book published by the Religious Tract Society in 1859. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of successful men from various fields such as politics, science, literature, and industry. The book aims to inspire and encourage young men to pursue their goals and ambitions by highlighting the achievements of these successful men. The biographies include individuals such as William Wilberforce, who fought against slavery, Michael Faraday, a renowned scientist, and Charles Dickens, a celebrated author. The book also includes lesser-known figures such as John Howard, a prison reformer, and Robert Raikes, the founder of Sunday schools. The book is written in a simple and accessible style, making it suitable for a wide range of readers. Overall, Successful Men of Modern Times is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the lives and accomplishments of successful men from the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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