Lives of the Engineers

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The book highlights the contributions of Samuel Smiles, a Scottish author renowned for his influential didactic works. His seminal text, Self-Help, along with Character, Thrift, and Duty, promotes Victorian ideals centered around hard work, personal responsibility, and moral integrity. These writings collectively celebrate the "gospel of work," emphasizing the importance of self-improvement and ethical living in achieving success and fulfillment. Smiles' legacy continues to resonate with themes of perseverance and character development.