Samuel Smiles — Character
London, John Murray, 1874. Leather. A handsome copy of Samuel Smiles' book on character, which followed his successful volume on self-help. The new edition of this work in a full calf binding with gilt detailing to the spine, and marbled end papers and edges.Bookplate to the first blank. Samuel Smiles (1812-1904) was a British author and government reformer, best known for his book 'Self help&apos. This book followed the success of this first work, and aimed to educate the reader on topics such as morality and self-discipline. In a full calf binding. Externally smart, with a small faint mark to the spine and a little rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for the odd spot to the first and last few pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .