Little Visits with Great Americans, Vol. 2 (of 2) Or Success, Ideals and How to Attain Them

EN·~11 hours·62 chapters

Chapters

62 total

LITTLE VISITS WITH GREAT AMERICANS

0:16

XXXIV A “Printer’s Devil” Whose Perseverance Wins Him Well-Earned Reputation as a Fun-Maker.

6:24

XXXV “A Square Man in a Round Hole” Rejects $5,000 a Year and Becomes a Sculptor.

10:29

XXXVI During Leisure Hours He “Found Himself” and Abandoned the Law for Art.

6:52

XXXVII Deformed in Body, His Cheerful Spirit Makes Him the Entertainer of Princes.

10:11

XXXVIII Energy and Earnestness Win an Actor Fame.

6:40

XXXIX A Father’s Common Sense Gives America a Great Bandmaster.

9:17

XL Blind, Deaf, and Dumb, Patient Effort Wins for Her Culture and Rare Womanhood.

14:54

XLI Jay Gould’s Chum Chooses “High Thinking, not Money Making,” and Wins Success Without Riches.

15:45

XLII A Millionaire’s Daughter Makes Inherited Wealth a Blessing to Thousands.

9:03

Description

In this concise portrait of an American success story, listeners are invited into the world of a modest Ohio-born artist whose talent for humor and observation would later grace the pages of the nation’s most popular magazines. The narrative captures his early fascination with drawing, the relentless practice that filled every spare moment, and the simple yet powerful belief that determination can steer a life toward its aspirations.

Through vivid recollections of his days as a “printer’s devil,” his methodical study before each sketch, and the bold step of moving to New York despite setbacks, the story illustrates how perseverance and a clear vision opened doors to prestigious publications. As he earns his place among the illustrators of celebrated periodicals, the episode offers a timeless lesson: consistent effort and thoughtful preparation can turn modest beginnings into lasting influence.