Acres of diamonds
About this book
This stirring manifesto shows how to discover everything you need to succeed— where you least expect it.So begins one of the most famous speeches of the twentieth century, a talk that educator and minister Russell H. Conwell delivered before literally thousands of audiences before his death in 1925. In its printed version Acres of Diamonds reached millions of readers around the world. Conwell's great manifesto imparts one extraordinary lesson: All the wealth you could ever dream of, search for, or yearn after—in whatever form you wish for—exists right beneath your own feet. It is a message of determination, unconventional thinking, and positive living that came to influence a generation of motivational literature.The Success Classics edition of Acres of Diamonds also features two rare bonus works: Praying for Money and The Story of "Acres of Diamonds" by journalist Robert Shackleton.
Reader Profile
4.2/5 · 10224 readers · 78 pages · ≈ 1 h 27 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Acres of diamonds?
About ≈ 1 h 27 m — 78 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Acres of diamonds?
78 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Acres of diamonds?
It sits on the Business, Biography & Memoir shelves.
Is Acres of diamonds in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Acres of diamonds?
The main characters include Russell Herman Conwell (1843-1925), Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865).
Where does Acres of diamonds take place?
It is set in United States.
Who wrote Acres of diamonds?
Russell Herman Conwell (1843–1925).
Where can I read Acres of diamonds online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library