Twelve Against the Gods by William Bolitho
Recently named by Elon Musk ask one of his favorite books of all time, Twelve Against the Gods is William Bolithos 1929 collection of biographical essays on the lives and accomplishments of famed fortune-hunters, adventurers, daredevils, and explorers including Alexander the Great, Casanova, Isadora Duncan, and Napoleon.
"Twelve Against the Gods provides an interesting perspective on what drove and impeded this group of adventurersIt's a good read for anyone who's interested in history or looking to find some motivation to switch things up and break the rules ... Taking some time to read about Bolitho's thoughts on promise, risk, and success is definitely worthwhile." -Áine Cain, Business Insider
"I think Twelve Against the Gods is also very appropriate for this day and age. We need adventurers, and there still are a lot of adventurers." -China Ryall, daughter of William Bolitho
"I think Twelve Against the Gods is also very appropriate for this day and age. We need adventurers, and there still are a lot of adventurers." -China Ryall, daughter of William Bolitho
William Bolitho Ryall (1891–1930), aka William Bolitho, was a South African journalist and writer who was a valued friend of the eminent writers Ernest Hemingway and Noël Coward.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781635765397 |
| ISBN 10 | 1635765390 |
| Title | Twelve Against the Gods |
| Author | William Bolitho |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Diversion Books |
| Year published | 2018-10-11 |
| Number of pages | 302 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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