Project Gutenberg 2004-12-05 Public domain in the USA. 123 Warner, Charles Dudley 1829 1900 The Pilgrim, and the American of Today—(1892) Produced by David Widger "The Pilgrim, and the American of Today—(1892) by Charles Dudley Warner" is a reflective essay that examines the early American Pilgrims and the evolution of American society, written during the late 19th century. It delves into themes of governance, individual responsibility, and the moral implications of material success, asserting that the true measure of a nation lies not in its wealth but in the well-being of its citizens. The book traces the historical significance of the Pilgrims' journey and their foundational role in shaping the core values and governmental structures of the United States. In this contemplative work, Warner juxtaposes the hardships faced by the Pilgrims with the material prosperity of contemporary America. He emphasizes that while the nation has achieved impressive growth and development, it must not forsake its moral duties and responsibilities toward its citizens. The author critiques the dangers of concentrating power in the hands of political bosses and highlights the importance of individual agency in shaping government. Through a call to reflect on the deeper meaning of democracy, Warner urges readers to consider the nation's future, advocating for a societal structure that prioritizes equal opportunity, moral integrity, and the holistic well-being of all its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Essays PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American 53531 2025-08-02T05:37:09.246081 text/html 53352 2025-01-08T18:18:00.900314 text/html 111422 2025-08-02T05:37:14.477044 application/epub+zip 110248 2025-08-02T05:37:12.324038 application/epub+zip 78396 2025-08-02T05:37:11.227063 application/epub+zip 245725 2025-08-02T05:37:15.981043 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 239453 2025-08-02T05:37:13.796027 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 205713 2022-09-02T07:36:42.294185 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 45155 2025-08-02T05:37:09.038068 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 45021 2021-01-08T16:39:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17126 2025-08-02T05:37:16.111016 application/rdf+xml 18178 2025-08-02T05:37:11.724044 image/jpeg 4099 2025-08-02T05:37:11.475057 image/jpeg 17120 2021-01-08T16:39:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 110079 2025-08-02T05:37:09.253051 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia