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2004-07-18
Public domain in the USA.
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Hubbard, Elbert
1856
1915
Ali Baba
Elbertus, Fra
Bann, Fred
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 01
Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great
Autobiographical -- George Eliot -- Thomas Carlyle -- John Ruskin -- William E. Gladstone -- J.M.W. Turner -- Jonathan Swift -- Walt Whitman -- Victor Hugo -- Wm. Wordsworth -- William M. Thackeray -- Charles Dickens -- Oliver Goldsmith -- William Shakespeare -- Thomas A. Edison.
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"Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 01" by Elbert Hubbard is a collection of biographical sketches written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a homage to notable figures from history, aiming to offer readers insight into their lives, achievements, and the influence they had on civilization. In effect, the book functions as both a tribute and an exploration of the ideals and philosophies espoused by these prominent personalities. At the start of this volume, the publisher's preface reflects on Hubbard's legacy, noting the significant time he dedicated to producing these inspirational pieces over a span of fourteen years. The preface sets the tone by emphasizing the importance of legacy and individual contributions to society, likening Hubbard's work to that of Plutarch. Hubbard's own autobiographical reflection introduces his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to enhancing the local community through the Roycroft Shops, which fostered a creative environment for artisans. The introductory portion frames the coming narratives as not just historical recounts, but as personal journeys that resonate with modern aspirations for beauty, craftsmanship, and moral character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Homes and haunts
Eliot, George, 1819-1880 -- Homes and haunts
Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881 -- Homes and haunts
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 -- Homes and haunts
Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart), 1809-1898 -- Homes and haunts
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851 -- Homes and haunts
Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745 -- Homes and haunts
Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 -- Homes and haunts
Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885 -- Homes and haunts
Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850 -- Homes and haunts
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 -- Homes and haunts
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 -- Homes and haunts
Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774 -- Homes and haunts
Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931 -- Homes and haunts
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