Hidden Treasures
von Harry A. Lewis
Gelesen von LibriVox Volunteers
Hidden Treasures offers a collection of inspiring mini-biographies that illuminate the journeys of notable figures who rose from humble beginnings to achieve remarkable success. Through their stories, listeners will discover the resilience and determination that propelled these individuals to greatness.
Published in 1887, this work reflects on the universal truth that success often comes from overcoming adversity. Each biography serves as a testament to the human spirit, showcasing how perseverance and hard work can lead to extraordinary accomplishments.
With its focus on the triumphs of those who faced significant challenges, Hidden Treasures not only celebrates individual achievements but also encourages listeners to reflect on their own potential. This audiobook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the power of personal stories and the lessons they impart.
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| Preface, Introduction, Quotations | 7:13 | Gelesen von Lynne T | |
| Daniel Drew | 5:52 | Gelesen von Lynne T | |
| Russell Sage | 4:07 | Gelesen von Lynne T | |
| Cornelius Vanderbilt | 9:36 | Gelesen von Lynne T | |
| Amos Lawrence | 10:25 | Gelesen von TriciaG | |
| Horace B. Claflin | 3:31 | Gelesen von TriciaG | |
| William E. Dodge | 3:59 | Gelesen von Greg Giordano | |
| Jay Gould | 14:45 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| John Wannamaker | 4:22 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| Alexander T. Stewart | 8:03 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| Nicholas Longworth | 4:40 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| Robert Bonner | 4:46 | Gelesen von Deon Gines | |
| William G. Fargo | 3:08 | Gelesen von Deon Gines | |
| James C. Flood | 5:20 | Gelesen von Deon Gines | |
| John W. MacKay | 5:05 | Gelesen von Deon Gines | |
| James C. Fair | 11:55 | Gelesen von shawnzhu | |
| Horace Greeley | 16:02 | Gelesen von Chessie Joy | |
| Thurlow Weed | 7:02 | Gelesen von Chessie Joy | |
| George W. Childs | 10:47 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| James Gordon Bennett | 7:59 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| Phineas T. Barnum | 4:15 | Gelesen von Greg Giordano | |
| Matthew Vassar | 3:28 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| John Jacob Astor | 4:40 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| Potter Palmer | 4:04 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| James Harper | 7:55 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| Henry Disston | 3:38 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| Peter Cooper | 8:29 | Gelesen von Deon Gines | |
| George Law | 3:39 | Gelesen von Deon Gines | |
| Darius O. Mills | 4:41 | Gelesen von Deon Gines | |
| Stephen Girard | 8:53 | Gelesen von Lynne T | |
| Moses Taylor | 3:45 | Gelesen von Deon Gines | |
| William C. Ralston | 6:59 | Gelesen von Deon Gines | |
| George Peabody | 7:01 | Gelesen von Deon Gines | |
| William W. Corcoran | 5:11 | Gelesen von Deon Gines | |
| Nathan Mayer Rothschild | 10:03 | Gelesen von Deon Gines | |
| John Adams, Part 1 | 36:33 | Gelesen von Lynne T | |
| John Adams, Part 2 | 42:02 | Gelesen von Arnie Horton | |
| Thomas Jefferson | 14:40 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| John Marshall | 7:50 | Gelesen von Lynne T | |
| Alexander Hamilton | 8:22 | Gelesen von Greg Giordano | |
| James Madison | 32:03 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| James Monroe | 11:49 | Gelesen von Greg Giordano | |
| Lewis Cass | 4:05 | Gelesen von Etel Buss | |
| John C. Calhoun | 13:26 | Gelesen von Kevin W. Davidson | |
| Robert Y. Hayne | 5:06 | Gelesen von Etel Buss | |
| Daniel Webster | 33:07 | Gelesen von Greg Giordano | |
| Andrew Jackson | 20:17 | Gelesen von Jill Engle | |
| Thomas H. Benton | 14:09 | Gelesen von Greg Giordano | |
| Henry Clay | 10:30 | Gelesen von Greg Giordano | |
| Martin Van Buren | 8:13 | Gelesen von Greg Giordano | |
| Stephen Arnold Douglass | 6:42 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| Abbott Lawrence | 3:08 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| Alexander H. Stephens | 20:34 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| Millard Fillmore | 7:07 | Gelesen von Etel Buss | |
| William H. Seward | 11:21 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| Horatio Seymour | 6:57 | Gelesen von Greg Giordano | |
| Winfield S. Hancock | 7:46 | Gelesen von Lynne T | |
| George B. McClellan | 4:53 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| Ulysses Simpson Grant | 7:51 | Gelesen von Jill Engle | |
| Stonewall Jackson | 5:29 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| General Robert E. Lee | 8:46 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| Henry Wilson | 4:55 | Gelesen von Etel Buss | |
| Abraham Lincoln | 29:54 | Gelesen von Jill Engle | |
| Edward Everett | 10:06 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| Edwin M. Stanton | 11:57 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| Andrew Johnson | 8:59 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| James A. Garfield | 15:49 | Gelesen von Greg Giordano | |
| Chester A. Arthur | 8:09 | Gelesen von Greg Giordano | |
| John A. Logan | 10:32 | Gelesen von John Lieder | |
| James G. Blaine, Part 1 | 27:40 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| James G. Blaine, Part 2 | 41:43 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| Samuel J. Tilden | 13:53 | Gelesen von Dan Darbandi | |
| Henry Ward Beecher | 23:39 | Gelesen von DPranitis | |
| James Watt | 12:32 | Gelesen von Availle | |
| George Stephenson | 15:42 | Gelesen von Garth Burton | |
| Benjamin Franklin | 12:47 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| Eli Whitney | 3:29 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| Robert Fulton | 12:54 | Gelesen von Greg Giordano | |
| Elias Howe, Jnr. | 17:16 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| Isaac M. Singer | 5:30 | Gelesen von Garth Burton | |
| Richard M. Hoe | 7:31 | Gelesen von Garth Burton | |
| Charles Goodyear | 8:53 | Gelesen von Tom Merritt | |
| Professor S.F.B. Morse | 10:51 | Gelesen von Availle | |
| Cyrus W. Field | 11:30 | Gelesen von Lynne T | |
| George M. Pullman | 7:06 | Gelesen von David Olson | |
| Thomas A. Edison | 8:52 | Gelesen von Availle | |
| Success And Failure | 10:43 | Gelesen von Availle | |
| Concentration Of Effort | 9:10 | Gelesen von Availle | |
| Self-Reliance | 11:05 | Gelesen von Availle | |
| Economy Of Time | 7:28 | Gelesen von Availle | |
| Causes Of Failure | 29:49 | Gelesen von Availle |