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Jasmin: Barber, Poet, Philanthropist is a biography written by Samuel Smiles that tells the story of the life of Jasmin, a 19th-century barber from France who became a famous poet and philanthropist. The book is divided into chapters that cover Jasmin's early life, his career... Read Full Overview

Jasmin: Barber, Poet, Philanthropist by Samuel Smiles is a biography of the life and achievements of Jasmin, a barber from France who became a celebrated poet and philanthropist. The book traces Jasmin's humble beginnings as the son of a poor farmer, his early struggles as a... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: ...iselle Roaldes Jasmin Cheerful Help Their Tour in the South of France At Marseilles again Gratitude of Mademoiselle Roaldes Reboul at Nimes Dumas and Chateaubriand Letters from Madame LafargeCHAPTER XV.Jasmin's Vineyard--'Martha the Innocent'Agen Jasmin buys... Read Full Overview

Jasmin: Barber, Poet, Philanthropist is a biography written by Samuel Smiles that tells the story of the life of Jasmin, a 19th-century French barber who became famous for his poetry and philanthropy. The book describes Jasmin's humble beginnings as the son of a poor farmer and... Read Full Overview

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Excerpt from Jasmin: Barber, Poet, Philanthropist My attention was first called to the works of the poet Jasmin by the eulogistic articles which appeared in the Revue des Deux Mondes, by De Mazade, Nodier, Villemain, and other well-known reviewers. i afterwards read the articles... Read Full Overview