Little Visits with Great Americans - The True Stories and Life Lessons by Famous and Most Influential People of the Time (Vol 1&2)
Jacob Gould Schurman, Theodore Roosevelt, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Helen Keller, William Dean Howells, Goldwin Smith, James Whitcomb Riley, John Burroughs, Andrew Carnegie, John Philip Sousa, Russell H. Conwell, Harrison Mrs. Burton, Frederic Remington, Edwin Markham, Chauncey M. Depew, John Wanamaker, Samuel Gompers, Charles Dana Gibson, Homer Davenport, Marshall P. Wilder, Thomas Alva Edison, Hiram Stevens Maxim, Hazen S. Pingree, Marshall Field, Sir Thomas Lipton, Darius Ogden Mills, Russell Sage, Lyman Judson Gage, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Robert C. Clowry, Herbert H. Vreeland, Nelson A. Miles, Joseph H. Choate, Jonathan P. Dolliver, Thomas C. Platt, Tom L. Johnson, General Lew Wallace, Edwin Austin Abbey, Alice Barber Stephens, Frederick Burr Opper, F. Wellington Ruckstuhl, Henry Merwin Shrady, Helen Miller Gould, Nathan Strauss, Frank W. Gunsaulus, Robert Collyer, Robert Laird Borden, S. N. Parent, Andrew G. Blair, James Loudon, Sir William C. Van Horne, Samuel Jones, Philip D. Armour, John B. Herreshoff, Lillian Nordica
Casa editrice: Good Press
Sinossi
"Little Visits with Great Americans" stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of American cultural, scientific, and political life at the turn of the 20th century. Through its eclectic mix of essays, personal reflections, and memoirs, the collection brings together an astonishing variety of voices, styles, and themes, presenting a panoramic view of an America in transition. The range of contributorsfrom leading politicians and business magnates to artists, scientists, and social reformersensures a diversity of perspectives on issues of progress, innovation, and the American spirit. Standout pieces offer insights into the personal philosophies and experiences of figures who have left an indelible mark on American society, providing readers with an intimate glimpse into the minds shaping the era. The backgrounds of the contributors are as varied as their professions, representing a cross-section of late 19th and early 20th-century America. Together, the works align with several historical and cultural movements of the period, including the rise of industrialism, the push for social reform, and the burgeoning of American arts and letters. This convergence of voices, ranging from pioneers in technology like Thomas Alva Edison and entrepreneurs like Andrew Carnegie, to social activists like Helen Keller and poets like Edwin Markham, offers a multifaceted view of American ambition and identity, reflecting the complexity and dynamism of the era. For readers seeking to understand the contours of American thought and culture at a pivotal moment in history, "Little Visits with Great Americans" offers an unrivaled opportunity. It is not only a collection for those interested in the historical figures it profiles but also for anyone eager to explore the intersections of diverse ideas and experiences that have shaped the American ethos. This anthology serves as a reminder of the power of individual stories to illuminate broader societal trends, inviting readers to explore the depth and breadth of American genius through a mosaic of its most influential voices.
Disponibile da: 16/12/2023.
Lunghezza di stampa: 600 pagine.
