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Samuel Drew, The Self-Taught Cornishman: A Life Lesson (1861)

Samuel Drew, The Self-Taught Cornishman: A Life Lesson (1861)

Drew, Jacob Halls

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ISBN10: 1164907212
ISBN13: 9781164907213
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 302
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Samuel Drew, The Self-Taught Cornishman: A Life Lesson is a biographical book written by Jacob Halls in 1861. The book chronicles the life of Samuel Drew, a self-taught philosopher and writer who was born in Cornwall, England in 1765. Despite having no formal education, Drew went on to become a prominent figure in the fields of theology and philosophy, publishing several books on these subjects.The book provides a detailed account of Drew's life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a miner to his rise as a respected scholar and writer. It explores his struggles and triumphs, including his battle with tuberculosis and his eventual success as a published author.Throughout the book, Halls emphasizes the importance of self-education and determination, highlighting Drew's incredible achievements despite his lack of formal schooling. The book also provides insight into the social and cultural context of Drew's time, shedding light on the challenges faced by working-class individuals like Drew in pursuing their passions.Overall, Samuel Drew, The Self-Taught Cornishman: A Life Lesson is a fascinating and inspiring biography that offers valuable lessons on the power of self-education and perseverance.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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