THERE ARE AS GOOD CHANCES IN THE WORLD TO-DAY.
XIII Enthusiasm for Railroading Makes a Section Hand Head of the Metropolitan System.
HE INHERITED A TASTE FOR HARD WORK.
A NICKNAME THAT BECAME A REAL TITLE.
AN IMPORTANT MISSION WELL PERFORMED.
HOW HE WAS ELECTED TO THE PRESIDENCY OF HIS COMPANY.
HIGH-PRICED MEN ARE IN DEMAND.
XIV A Factory Boy’s Purpose to Improve Labor Makes Him a Great Leader.
HE WORKED IN A FACTORY AT TEN.
HE WAS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERATION.
XV A Puny Boy, by Physical Culture, Becomes the Most Vigorous of American Presidents.
HE DASHED INTO THE VORTEX OF THE CHASE.
HE SHOWED PIONEERS HOW TO WINTER CATTLE.
HE CIVILIZED MANY “BAD MEN” BY HIS INFLUENCE.
“GAMENESS” WAS NEEDED; ROOSEVELT HAD PLENTY.
HIS FRONTIER LIFE WAS AMPLY WORTH THE WHILE.
XVI A Brave Volunteer Fights His Way to the Head of the American Army.
A YOUNG MAN’S CHANCES IN THE ARMY.
CHARACTER THE FOUNDATION OF TRUE COURAGE.
XVII Making the Most of His Opportunities Wins a Coveted Embassy.
A YOUNG LAWYER’S CHANCES THEN AND NOW.
ARE SPECIAL ADVANTAGES NECESSARY?
THE GOOD LUCK OF BEING PREPARED.
DOES LACK OF OPPORTUNITY JUSTIFY.
DOES SUCCESS BRING CONTENT AND HAPPINESS.
THE DELUSION OF LUXURY AND EASE.
MR. CHOATE’S SHARE OF NEW YORK’S LAW BUSINESS.
XVIII A Village Boy’s Gift of Oratory Earns Him Wealth and Fame.
THERE IS MORE THAN ONE KIND OF SUCCESS.
XIX A Chance-Found Book the Turning Point in a United States Senator’s Career.