Project Gutenberg 2011-11-22 Public domain in the USA. 285 Ingersoll, Robert Green 1833 1899 Ingersoll, Bob Ingersoll, R. G. (Robert Green) Ingersoll, Robert G. (Robert Green) Handford, Thomas W. Elmo Ingersollia Gems of Thought from the Lectures, Speeches, and Conversations of Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, Representative of His Opinions and Beliefs Produced by David Widger "Ingersollia" by Robert G. Ingersoll is a collection of thoughts, speeches, and lectures compiled to represent the opinions and beliefs of its author, likely written in the late 19th century. It captures Ingersoll's perspectives on various societal issues, including religion, freedom, and the condition of humanity, serving as a testament to his advocacy for freethought and individual liberty. The volume distills the essence of Ingersoll's eloquent argumentation against orthodoxy and for equality, making it an essential read for those interested in the history of American thought and social justice. The opening of "Ingersollia" sets the stage for a profound exploration of Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll’s influence as a public intellectual. It describes him as a figure who encourages critical thinking and challenges conventional religious and societal norms. The introduction highlights his role as a catalyst for inquiry and discusses the impact of his ideas on education and belief systems. Following the introduction, Ingersoll reflects on the narratives of farmers' lives, advocating for a life of hard work interwoven with moments of appreciation for nature, family, and personal happiness. The text outlines the complexities of farming, contrasting the drudgery often associated with it against the virtues of simplicity and a life dedicated to labor, thereby setting a rich ground for further discussions on social and political themes throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Ingersoll, Robert Green, 1833-1899 -- Quotations PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 587384 2025-06-15T13:07:53.715931 text/html 610341 2013-01-29T11:03:50 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 181052 2013-01-29T11:03:50 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 293927 2025-06-15T13:08:15.034861 application/epub+zip 290108 2025-06-15T13:08:01.089883 application/epub+zip 281516 2025-06-15T13:07:57.672954 application/epub+zip 701351 2025-06-15T13:08:25.700774 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 522712 2025-06-15T13:08:10.118850 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 435021 2022-09-17T11:57:04.737018 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 411668 2025-06-15T13:07:51.738015 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 411742 2011-11-22T15:09:18 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 157128 2011-11-22T15:09:20 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 411734 2011-11-22T15:09:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 157110 2011-11-22T15:09:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20980 2025-06-15T13:08:25.879790 application/rdf+xml 12872 2025-06-15T13:07:58.305911 image/jpeg 3310 2025-06-15T13:07:57.993908 image/jpeg 254628 2025-06-15T13:07:53.769916 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