Hidden Treasures
Harry A. Lewis
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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 | Read by Lynne T | |
| Daniel Drew | 5:52 | Read by Lynne T | |
| Russell Sage | 4:07 | Read by Lynne T | |
| Cornelius Vanderbilt | 9:36 | Read by Lynne T | |
| Amos Lawrence | 10:25 | Read by TriciaG | |
| Horace B. Claflin | 3:31 | Read by TriciaG | |
| William E. Dodge | 3:59 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Jay Gould | 14:45 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| John Wannamaker | 4:22 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| Alexander T. Stewart | 8:03 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| Nicholas Longworth | 4:40 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| Robert Bonner | 4:46 | Read by Deon Gines | |
| William G. Fargo | 3:08 | Read by Deon Gines | |
| James C. Flood | 5:20 | Read by Deon Gines | |
| John W. MacKay | 5:05 | Read by Deon Gines | |
| James C. Fair | 11:55 | Read by shawnzhu | |
| Horace Greeley | 16:02 | Read by Chessie Joy | |
| Thurlow Weed | 7:02 | Read by Chessie Joy | |
| George W. Childs | 10:47 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| James Gordon Bennett | 7:59 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| Phineas T. Barnum | 4:15 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Matthew Vassar | 3:28 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| John Jacob Astor | 4:40 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| Potter Palmer | 4:04 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| James Harper | 7:55 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| Henry Disston | 3:38 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| Peter Cooper | 8:29 | Read by Deon Gines | |
| George Law | 3:39 | Read by Deon Gines | |
| Darius O. Mills | 4:41 | Read by Deon Gines | |
| Stephen Girard | 8:53 | Read by Lynne T | |
| Moses Taylor | 3:45 | Read by Deon Gines | |
| William C. Ralston | 6:59 | Read by Deon Gines | |
| George Peabody | 7:01 | Read by Deon Gines | |
| William W. Corcoran | 5:11 | Read by Deon Gines | |
| Nathan Mayer Rothschild | 10:03 | Read by Deon Gines | |
| John Adams, Part 1 | 36:33 | Read by Lynne T | |
| John Adams, Part 2 | 42:02 | Read by Arnie Horton | |
| Thomas Jefferson | 14:40 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| John Marshall | 7:50 | Read by Lynne T | |
| Alexander Hamilton | 8:22 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| James Madison | 32:03 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| James Monroe | 11:49 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Lewis Cass | 4:05 | Read by Etel Buss | |
| John C. Calhoun | 13:26 | Read by Kevin W. Davidson | |
| Robert Y. Hayne | 5:06 | Read by Etel Buss | |
| Daniel Webster | 33:07 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Andrew Jackson | 20:17 | Read by Jill Engle | |
| Thomas H. Benton | 14:09 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Henry Clay | 10:30 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Martin Van Buren | 8:13 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Stephen Arnold Douglass | 6:42 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| Abbott Lawrence | 3:08 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| Alexander H. Stephens | 20:34 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| Millard Fillmore | 7:07 | Read by Etel Buss | |
| William H. Seward | 11:21 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| Horatio Seymour | 6:57 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Winfield S. Hancock | 7:46 | Read by Lynne T | |
| George B. McClellan | 4:53 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| Ulysses Simpson Grant | 7:51 | Read by Jill Engle | |
| Stonewall Jackson | 5:29 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| General Robert E. Lee | 8:46 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| Henry Wilson | 4:55 | Read by Etel Buss | |
| Abraham Lincoln | 29:54 | Read by Jill Engle | |
| Edward Everett | 10:06 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| Edwin M. Stanton | 11:57 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| Andrew Johnson | 8:59 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| James A. Garfield | 15:49 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Chester A. Arthur | 8:09 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| John A. Logan | 10:32 | Read by John Lieder | |
| James G. Blaine, Part 1 | 27:40 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| James G. Blaine, Part 2 | 41:43 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| Samuel J. Tilden | 13:53 | Read by Dan Darbandi | |
| Henry Ward Beecher | 23:39 | Read by DPranitis | |
| James Watt | 12:32 | Read by Availle | |
| George Stephenson | 15:42 | Read by Garth Burton | |
| Benjamin Franklin | 12:47 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| Eli Whitney | 3:29 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| Robert Fulton | 12:54 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Elias Howe, Jnr. | 17:16 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| Isaac M. Singer | 5:30 | Read by Garth Burton | |
| Richard M. Hoe | 7:31 | Read by Garth Burton | |
| Charles Goodyear | 8:53 | Read by Tom Merritt | |
| Professor S.F.B. Morse | 10:51 | Read by Availle | |
| Cyrus W. Field | 11:30 | Read by Lynne T | |
| George M. Pullman | 7:06 | Read by David Olson | |
| Thomas A. Edison | 8:52 | Read by Availle | |
| Success And Failure | 10:43 | Read by Availle | |
| Concentration Of Effort | 9:10 | Read by Availle | |
| Self-Reliance | 11:05 | Read by Availle | |
| Economy Of Time | 7:28 | Read by Availle | |
| Causes Of Failure | 29:49 | Read by Availle |