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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 as a barber, his rise to fame as a poet, and his philanthropic work. Smiles describes Jasmin's humble beginnings as the son of a poor farmer and his early years working as a barber in his hometown. He then goes on to detail Jasmin's discovery of his talent for poetry and his eventual rise to fame as a writer. Along the way, Smiles also explores Jasmin's philanthropic work, including his efforts to help the poor and his support for various charitable causes. The book is a fascinating look at the life of a remarkable man who overcame humble beginnings to achieve great success and make a positive impact on the world.The first books he read were for the most part borrowed. Customers who came to the shop to be shaved or have their hair dressed, took an interest in the conversation of the bright, cheerful, dark-eyed lad, and some of them lent him books to read. What joy possessed him when he took refuge in his garret with a new book! Opening the book was like opening the door of a new world. What enchantment! What mystery!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.