{"product_id":"great-expectations-by-charles-dickens-copy","title":"Thrift by Samuel Smiles","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThrift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Samuel Smiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard cover in fair condition. Some wear and tear to the cover. First edition (1875).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThrift\u003c\/em\u003e by Samuel Smiles is a Victorian moral treatise that argues for frugality, self-discipline, and prudent financial management as essential foundations of personal character and social progress. Drawing on historical examples, anecdotes, and biographies, Smiles contends that careful use of resources, saving, and industry enable individuals to achieve independence while strengthening families, communities, and nations. The book frames thrift not merely as economy of money but as a broader ethic encompassing time, effort, and moral restraint. Consistent with Smiles’s wider philosophy, \u003cem\u003eThrift\u003c\/em\u003e promotes the belief that personal responsibility and steady perseverance are key drivers of prosperity and moral improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis item is second-hand and is sold as is. If you would like more details please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fairtradeandgiftshop.com\/pages\/contact-fair-trade-and-gift-shop\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e or visit us in store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e100% of profits raised from the sale of our goods will assist Fair Trade and Gift Shop in helping the many charities we support which make lasting change in the lives of disadvantaged people.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FAIR TRADE AND GIFT SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46097915052185,"sku":"12943","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/7536\/2457\/files\/IMG_3361.jpg?v=1768893881","url":"https:\/\/fairtradeandgiftshop.com\/products\/great-expectations-by-charles-dickens-copy","provider":"FAIR TRADE AND GIFT SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}