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| Author | Huff, Jacob K., 1851-1910 |
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| Contributor | Shoemaker, Henry W., 1880-1958 |
| LoC No. | 11025995 |
| Title | The philosophy of Jake Haiden (late Jacob K. Huff) : selected from the columns of the Reading Times, Reading, Pennsylvania : with a biographical appreciation by his friend Henry W. Shoemaker |
| Original Publication | Reading: The Reading Times Publishing Company, 1911. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Biographical appreciation -- I plead guilty -- Religion of humanity -- Joe Bailey's ride -- The other man's baby -- The pathos of humor -- The Pine Creek tragedy -- The homesick boy -- Friends who pass in the dark -- Voice of the stone -- Ingratitude -- Orphan Eva -- Loving the world -- Lost in the snow -- A plea for childhood -- Thoughts of immortality -- Teach sentiment -- The soul of sorrow -- Visiting the old home -- The wayward boy -- A wasted life -- Garret memories -- Your baby still -- Wish I were a Jew -- Memories -- Sweetened with sorrow -- In her dreams -- The mortgaged mother -- The toy maker -- The mother-in-law -- Bob White -- Whipping a child -- Not a clinging vine -- The saloon in our town -- The homesick child -- Why he quit hunting -- The hard-luck showman -- Playing with hearts -- True friendship -- Sighing of the pines -- The homesick horses -- The blind cigarmaker -- The three classes -- Hissed and hooted -- The war with self -- Crippled Joe and the showman -- Race suicide -- For a stage career -- The dead of the land and sea -- Where dreams come true -- It might have been -- A misguided mother -- The world is blind -- Wrong on the throne -- The voices we understand -- Chasing the cows up -- Flowers for the living -- The hobo's story -- In the looking glass -- Ungrateful young girls -- The giant pine -- The little house-keeper -- The male flirt -- Memories of the old trunk -- The auction block -- The old yard master -- Books that made me think -- Forgotten graves -- In the open door -- The judge's tears -- The dog's kiss -- Love letters -- At the pool of life -- A palace without love -- The soldier's diary -- Two men who touched my soul. |
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| Summary | "The Philosophy of Jake Haiden" by Jacob K. Huff is a collection of philosophical essays and articles written in the early 20th century. The work reflects the author's deep concern for humanity, exploring themes of compassion, social justice, and the inherent goodness of people. The character Jake Haiden, a pen name for Huff, serves as a voice of reason and empathy who addresses societal injustices and advocates for a kinder world." "The opening of this work presents a biographical appreciation written by Henry W. Shoemaker, highlighting Jacob K. Huff's inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated writer and thinker. We learn about Huff's commitment to social issues and his humane philosophy, showcased through touching anecdotes that illuminate his character. The initial chapters introduce the reader to Huff's struggles and triumphs, as well as his dedication to uplifting the lives of others through his writing, all while laying the groundwork for his philosophical musings." (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American essays |
| Subject | Huff, Jacob K., 1851-1910 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74444 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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