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Little Visits with Great Americans
Jacob Gould SchurmanTheodore RooseveltElla Wheeler WilcoxHelen KellerWilliam Dean HowellsGoldwin SmithJames Whitcomb RileyJohn BurroughsAndrew CarnegieJohn Philip SousaRussell H. ConwellMrs. Burton HarrisonFrederic RemingtonEdwin MarkhamChauncey M. DepewJohn WanamakerSamuel GompersCharles Dana GibsonHomer DavenportMarshall P. WilderThomas Alva EdisonHiram Stevens MaximHazen S. PingreeMarshall FieldSir Thomas LiptonDarius Ogden MillsRussell SageLyman Judson GageCornelius VanderbiltRobert C. ClowryHerbert H. VreelandNelson A. MilesJoseph H. ChoateJonathan P. DolliverThomas C. PlattTom L. JohnsonGeneral Lew WallaceEdwin Austin AbbeyAlice Barber StephensFrederick Burr OpperF. Wellington RuckstuhlHenry Merwin ShradyHelen Miller GouldNathan StraussFrank W. GunsaulusRobert CollyerRobert Laird BordenS. N. ParentAndrew G. BlairJames LoudonSir William C. Van HorneSamuel JonesPhilip D. ArmourJohn B. HerreshoffLillian Nordica
其他書名
The True Stories and Life Lessons by Famous and Most Influential People of the Time (Vol. 1&2)
出版Good Press, 2023-12-16
主題Biography & Autobiography / HistoricalBiography & Autobiography / Business
ISBNEAN:8596547780199
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=EzfmEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋"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.