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Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915 |
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Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 03
Little Journeys to the Homes of American Statesmen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
George Washington -- Benjamin Franklin -- Thomas Jefferson -- Samuel Adams -- John Hancock -- John Quincy Adams -- Alexander Hamilton -- Daniel Webster -- Henry Clay -- John Jay -- William H. Seward -- Abraham Lincoln.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland and the Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 03" by Elbert Hubbard is a collection of biographical sketches written during the early 20th century. This volume primarily focuses on notable figures in American history such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson, exploring their lives, virtues, and contributions to the nation. Hubbard aims to humanize these historical giants by providing personal anecdotes and insights that reveal their character and motivations. The opening of this volume begins with an engaging story about a group of boys who construct a cabin in the woods, introducing a sense of nostalgia and adventure. The narrator reflects on their childhood mischief, particularly the tragic drowning of a boy named Skinny, which leads them to retreat into nature. The narrative juxtaposes the innocent exploration of youth with a deeper theme of personal growth and mentorship, notably as the character "Butch" describes how a father figure begins to write at the camp, foreshadowing the future biographical narratives that will follow about the great men of American history. From this opening tale, readers are invited to appreciate the connection between personal experiences and historical contexts, setting the stage for the biographical profiles to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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| Subject |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
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Statesmen -- United States -- Biography
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Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
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Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Homes and haunts
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Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
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Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803
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Hancock, John, 1737-1793
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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 -- Homes and haunts
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Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
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Jay, John, 1745-1829
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Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Homes and haunts
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13911 |
| Release Date |
Oct 31, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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