Project Gutenberg 2011-07-20 Public domain in the USA. 204 Holyoake, George Jacob 1817 1906 Holyoake, G. J. (George Jacob) Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 2 (of 2) Conversations with Mr. Gladstone -- Herbert Spencer, the thinker -- Singular career of Mr. Disraeli -- Characteristics of Joseph Cowen -- The peril of scruples -- Taking sides -- Things which went as they would -- Story of the Lambeth palace grounds -- Social wonders across the water -- The Established Church at sea -- Adventures in the street -- Limping thrift -- Mistrust of moderation -- Penal Christianity -- Two Sundays -- Byways of liberty -- Lawyers' license -- Christian days -- New convictions which came unsought -- Diffuculty of knowing men -- Ideas for the young -- Experiences on the warpath -- Looking backwards. Produced by David Widger "Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by George Jacob Holyoake is a collection of historical accounts and reflections, likely written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the lives and thoughts of prominent figures of the time, such as Mr. Gladstone and Herbert Spencer, exploring their contributions to society and the complexities of their characters. Through his narratives, Holyoake presents a candid and insightful examination of political and philosophical developments in his era." "The opening of the book highlights Holyoake's engaging conversations with historical giants like Mr. Gladstone, capturing the essence of their personalities and ideologies. It paints a vivid picture of a breakfast gathering with Gladstone, where lively discussions and anecdotes unfold, showcasing Gladstone's wit and breadth of knowledge. Holyoake reflects on the significance of these interactions, emphasizing the influence of these figures on contemporary thought and politics. This introduction effectively sets the stage for a deeper exploration of both the individuals discussed and the socio-political climate of the period, inviting readers to consider the lessons and legacies of the past." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Social reformers -- Great Britain -- Biography Holyoake, George Jacob, 1817-1906 Working class -- Great Britain -- Biography DA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Politics 453881 2025-08-15T05:20:09.257017 text/html 448117 2013-03-18T12:32:22 text/html 254934 2025-08-15T05:20:16.869933 application/epub+zip 261899 2025-08-15T05:20:12.340939 application/epub+zip 244842 2025-08-15T05:20:11.151963 application/epub+zip 465463 2025-08-15T05:20:20.506919 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 438661 2025-08-15T05:20:16.115928 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 408832 2022-09-16T17:37:01.870631 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 400566 2025-08-15T05:20:08.784978 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 400473 2011-07-20T09:54:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 400465 2011-07-20T09:54:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21803 2025-08-15T05:20:20.634907 application/rdf+xml 15243 2025-08-15T05:20:11.656947 image/jpeg 3579 2025-08-15T05:20:11.401960 image/jpeg 156465 2011-07-20T09:54:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 162189 2013-03-18T12:33:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 156424 2011-07-20T09:54:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 250233 2025-08-15T05:20:09.294974 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