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Dive into this fascinating anthology of mini biographies featuring extraordinary women who left their mark on history. This includes the likes of Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, Florence Nightingale, among others. Let narrator Arielle Lipshaw guide you through these inspiring tales.

Embark on a journey through the remarkable lives of individuals who rose from humble beginnings to achieve extraordinary success. This collection of inspiring narratives from around the globe and across various professions, underscores the fact that poverty is not an insurmountable barrier to achievement. These stories illustrate how adversity often fuels ambition and spurs action. Learn from the likes of Lincoln and Garfield, who ascended from their modest farmer-boy origins to the highest office in the land. Be inspired by Ezra Cornell, a mechanic who became a telegraph company mogul and Sir...

Dive into the captivating lives of some of the most renowned Statesmen in American history, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton, among others. This podcast takes you on a journey through their triumphs, trials, and significant contributions. (Summary by Barry Eads)

"Samuel Langhorne Clemens", "Mark Twain At Home", "Youth of Mark Twain" & "Mark Twain Gossip" Published in the June 16, 1888 edition of "Literature - An Illustrated Weekly Magazine" (Vol. 1, No. 17) these four, early magazine articles about Mark Twain fill in and analyze areas of Twain's persona for the first time. "Mark Twain At Home" was originally published in the London, England "World". ( John Greenman)