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LoC No.: 06042960
Title: Four American Leaders
Note: Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Franklin -- Washington -- Channing -- Emerson.
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Summary: "Four American Leaders" by Charles William Eliot is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century, specifically around the early 1900s. This book offers a reflective examination of four prominent figures in American history: Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, William Ellery Channing, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Each essay serves as a commemorative address that illuminates the life, character, and contributions of these influential leaders while focusing on specific aspects relevant to their legacies. In this work, Eliot presents a series of affirming studies on the lives of these leaders. The essays convey not only the historical significance of Franklin, Washington, Channing, and Emerson but also further explore their philosophies and enduring ideals. For example, Franklin's principles on education and scientific inquiry are highlighted, alongside Washington’s exemplary virtues as a leader grounded in responsibility and public service. Channing is depicted as a transformative preacher advocating for social causes, while Emerson's insights on individuality and the essence of existence are underscored. Through these portrayals, Eliot emphasizes how these leaders shaped American identity, thought, and moral philosophy while inspiring future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eliot, Charles William, 1834-1926
EBook No.: 16931
Published: Oct 23, 2005
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Subject: Statesmen -- United States -- Biography
Subject: Washington, George, 1732-1799
Subject: Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882
Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Channing, William Ellery, 1780-1842
Subject: Clergy -- United States -- Biography
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 06042960
Title: Four American Leaders
Note: Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Franklin -- Washington -- Channing -- Emerson.
Credits:
Produced by Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Four American Leaders" by Charles William Eliot is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century, specifically around the early 1900s. This book offers a reflective examination of four prominent figures in American history: Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, William Ellery Channing, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Each essay serves as a commemorative address that illuminates the life, character, and contributions of these influential leaders while focusing on specific aspects relevant to their legacies. In this work, Eliot presents a series of affirming studies on the lives of these leaders. The essays convey not only the historical significance of Franklin, Washington, Channing, and Emerson but also further explore their philosophies and enduring ideals. For example, Franklin's principles on education and scientific inquiry are highlighted, alongside Washington’s exemplary virtues as a leader grounded in responsibility and public service. Channing is depicted as a transformative preacher advocating for social causes, while Emerson's insights on individuality and the essence of existence are underscored. Through these portrayals, Eliot emphasizes how these leaders shaped American identity, thought, and moral philosophy while inspiring future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eliot, Charles William, 1834-1926
EBook No.: 16931
Published: Oct 23, 2005
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Subject: Statesmen -- United States -- Biography
Subject: Washington, George, 1732-1799
Subject: Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882
Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Channing, William Ellery, 1780-1842
Subject: Clergy -- United States -- Biography
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.