Die Erfolgreichen : (Thirty great lives) by Herbert Newton Casson

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Author Casson, Herbert Newton, 1869-1951
Title Die Erfolgreichen : (Thirty great lives)
Original Publication Leipzig: Josef Singer Verlag A.-G., 1926.
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Isaac Newton -- James Watt -- Robert Clive -- Michael Faraday -- Elias Howe -- Thomas Henry Huxley -- Frederick Winslow Taylor -- Andrew Carnegie -- Cecil Rhodes -- Dr. Jameson -- John Wanamaker -- Murdo Mackenzie -- Cyrus H. H. Curtis -- Edward Bok -- Luther Burbank, der König der Gärtner -- King C. Gillette -- Joseph Fels -- George Westinghouse -- Charles Seabrook -- George F. Johnson -- Thomas A. Edison -- Lord Rhondda -- Sir Swire Smith -- Henry Ford.
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Summary "Die Erfolgreichen: (Thirty great lives)" by Herbert Newton Casson is a collection of biographical sketches written in the early 20th century. The book showcases the lives of notable individuals who made significant contributions in various fields, focusing on their achievements and the impact they had on society. The opening of the book introduces Sir Isaac Newton, depicting his early life and outlining his groundbreaking discoveries in mathematics and physics. It narrates his journey from being a curious and unconventional student to becoming a leading figure in the scientific community, revealing pivotal moments such as his famous encounter with an apple that led him to formulate the law of universal gravitation. The subsequent sections promise to explore the remarkable lives of other influential figures, including James Watt and Andrew Carnegie, all framed within a narrative that emphasizes perseverance and the quest for knowledge and success. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class CT: History: Biography
Subject Biography
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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