The Literature of Possibility
- ISBN-10
- 1473645042
- ISBN-13
- 9781473645042
- Category
- Self-Help
- Pages
- 1931
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-08-06
- Publisher
- Nicholas Brealey
- Author
- Tom Butler-Bowdon
Description
For centuries, individuals have strived for "the good life:" the ability to provide for oneself and one's family, make meaningful contributions to society, and enjoy culture and nature, among other happy pursuits. The wisdom to achieve this great life is contained in The Literature of Possibility, a digital collection featuring a new introduction that brings Tom Butler-Bowdon's 50 Classics series
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