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Title: Footprints of Famous Men: Designed as Incitements to Intellectual Industry

Note: Reading ease score: 47.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Contents: I. Men of action: [George] Washington. [Edmund] Burke. [Jacques] Necker. [William] Pitt. Lord Erskine. Lord Collingwood. Lord Teignmouth -- II. Men of letters: Dean Milner. David Hume. Robert Southey. Thomas Moore -- III. Artists: Sir Joshua Reynolds. Sir Francis Chantrey. Sir Christopher Wren -- IV. Men of science: Dr. William Hunter. [Joseph] Black. [James] Brindley. [James] Watt. Adam Smith.

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Summary: "Footprints of Famous Men: Designed as Incitements to Intellectual Industry" by John G. Edgar is a biographical collection written in the mid-19th century. The book provides detailed accounts of notable figures, including military leaders, statesmen, writers, and scientists, emphasizing their achievements and contributions to society. Through these narratives, Edgar aims to inspire readers with the idea that diligence and perseverance are key factors in attaining greatness. The opening of the text showcases the life of George Washington, detailing his humble beginnings in colonial Virginia and the traits that would later define him as a leader. It highlights his early aspirations, education, and experiences that shaped his character, such as his early military pursuits and his commitment to self-improvement. The text illustrates how Washington's childhood play often centered around leadership and military strategy, foreshadowing his later role in the American Revolution and his rise to become a prominent founding figure of the United States. This biographical sketch sets the tone for the subsequent explorations of other famous men in the collection, each aiming to serve as an encouragement for personal and intellectual growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Edgar, John G. (John George), 1834-1864

EBook No.: 61153

Published: Jan 12, 2020

Downloads: 67

Language: English

Subject: Biography

Subject: Biography -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: History: Biography

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Footprints of Famous Men: Designed as Incitements to Intellectual Industry

Note: Reading ease score: 47.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Contents: I. Men of action: [George] Washington. [Edmund] Burke. [Jacques] Necker. [William] Pitt. Lord Erskine. Lord Collingwood. Lord Teignmouth -- II. Men of letters: Dean Milner. David Hume. Robert Southey. Thomas Moore -- III. Artists: Sir Joshua Reynolds. Sir Francis Chantrey. Sir Christopher Wren -- IV. Men of science: Dr. William Hunter. [Joseph] Black. [James] Brindley. [James] Watt. Adam Smith.

Credits: Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Footprints of Famous Men: Designed as Incitements to Intellectual Industry" by John G. Edgar is a biographical collection written in the mid-19th century. The book provides detailed accounts of notable figures, including military leaders, statesmen, writers, and scientists, emphasizing their achievements and contributions to society. Through these narratives, Edgar aims to inspire readers with the idea that diligence and perseverance are key factors in attaining greatness. The opening of the text showcases the life of George Washington, detailing his humble beginnings in colonial Virginia and the traits that would later define him as a leader. It highlights his early aspirations, education, and experiences that shaped his character, such as his early military pursuits and his commitment to self-improvement. The text illustrates how Washington's childhood play often centered around leadership and military strategy, foreshadowing his later role in the American Revolution and his rise to become a prominent founding figure of the United States. This biographical sketch sets the tone for the subsequent explorations of other famous men in the collection, each aiming to serve as an encouragement for personal and intellectual growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Edgar, John G. (John George), 1834-1864

EBook No.: 61153

Published: Jan 12, 2020

Downloads: 67

Language: English

Subject: Biography

Subject: Biography -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: History: Biography

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.