Character
by Smiles, Samuel (1812-1904)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London : J. Murray, 1879. New edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, blind-tooled cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains well-preserved overall. Provenance: Bookplate of John Ellison to front pastedown. Physical description: viii, 388 p., 19 cm. Notes: Includes index. Contents: Influence of character -- Home power -- Companionship and example -- Work -- Courage -- Self-control -- Duty - truthfulness -- Temper -- Manner - art -- Companionship of books -- Companionship in marriage -- The discipline of experience. Subjects: Character; Ethics, Modern 19th century; Conduct of life.
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Details
- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 394604
- Title
- Character
- Author
- Smiles, Samuel (1812-1904)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- New edition
- Publisher
- London : J. Murray
- Date Published
- 1879
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