Perseverance: How to Develop It by H. Besser (1916), Funk & Wagnalls Company, Hardcover with Dust Jacket
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Struggling to push through life’s tough spots?
H. Besser’s 1916 classic offers a clear-eyed take on building perseverance—your key to conquering setbacks and reaching goals. Packed with practical tips on setting targets, staying driven, and bouncing back, it’s a timeless guide to unlocking confidence and success in work, love, and beyond. Part of the Mental Efficiency Series, it’s a no-frills boost for your mind.
Specifications
Title: Perseverance: How to Develop It
Author: H. Besser
Publication Date: 1916
Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls Company
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Genre: Self-Help / Personal Development
Pages: 165
Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.5 inches
Language: English
Condition: Wear and tear on the dust jacket—see photos for details!
Meet H. Besser
Little is known about H. Besser, but this elusive author left a mark with Perseverance, penned in 1915 and published in 1916 by Funk & Wagnalls. Likely a thinker of the early 20th century, Besser contributed to the Mental Efficiency Series—a collection aimed at sharpening minds and spirits. Readers note the book’s “curious phraseology,” hinting at a unique voice from a bygone era.
Besser’s Blueprint for Grit Awaits
This 1916 hardcover, complete with its weathered dust jacket, isn’t just a read—it’s a relic of resilience. Its quirky prose and solid advice are perfect for self-help fans or vintage book collectors. One reader quipped they’re “having trouble finishing it”—ironic for a perseverance guide! Snap it up for your shelf before it’s gone.
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Vintage Medical Disclaimer
This vintage book reflects 1916 ideas—not today’s medical advice. Enjoy it as a classic, not a cure!
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