Little Visits with Great Americans - 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, Mrs. Burton Harrison, 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 & Orison Swett Marden

Little Visits with Great Americans

By 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, Mrs. Burton Harrison, 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 & Orison Swett Marden

  • Release Date: 2020-09-27
  • Genre: U.S. History

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In 'Little Visits with Great Americans,' readers are invited into an expansive tapestry of American thought and achievement from a bygone era. This anthology deftly captures the diverse range of styles and perspectives that adorned the early 20th-century American literary and intellectual landscape. It intersperses prose, poetry, and essays, fostering a dialogue that reflects the zeitgeist of its time. The anthology's pieces cover themes from political perceptions to cultural introspections, weaving a narrative that is at once intimate and vast. Noteworthy are the insights into everyday American life and the power of innovation and imagination, painting a vivid picture of an America eager to understand itself and its place in the broader world. The contributors to this anthology are a veritable Who's Who of prominent figures in various spheres such as literature, politics, industry, and social advocacy. From Theodore Roosevelt's charismatic retellings of presidential experiences to Helen Keller’s profound reflections on overcoming personal challenges, each contributor brings a unique voice that enriches the anthology's discourse on progress and identity. This collection aligns with the cultural and literary movements of its time, encapsulating the diversity of voices that emerged in post-industrial, reform-era America—offering a microcosm of the nation's intellectual milieu. For readers seeking to journey through the multifaceted landscape of American thought, 'Little Visits with Great Americans' serves as an indispensable compendium. This anthology not only offers a panoply of perspectives and styles but also provides a rich educational experience and a historical dialogue between its contributors. It encourages readers to immerse themselves in the insights of past luminaries, gaining a deeper understanding of the era and its significance. Engaging with this collection means engaging with a tapestry of articulate, innovative, and indomitable spirits whose legacies continue to echo through time.

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