Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 09 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Reformers By: Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915) |
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Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 09 by Elbert Hubbard is a captivating exploration of the lives and achievements of some of history's most influential reformers. Hubbard's engaging storytelling style brings these historical figures to life, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the personal experiences and motivations that drove these individuals to make lasting social change.
Each chapter in this volume focuses on a different reformer, from Martin Luther and John Wesley to John Knox and Voltaire. Hubbard provides rich details about the upbringing, struggles, and triumphs of each figure, allowing readers to understand the context in which their revolutionary ideas took shape.
What sets Hubbard's work apart is his ability to connect the past with the present, drawing parallels between the challenges faced by these reformers and the issues we grapple with today. By highlighting the enduring relevance of their ideas, he inspires readers to reflect on their own capacity for social action and change.
Overall, Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 09 is a thought-provoking and enlightening read that sheds light on the lives of some of history's most important reformers. Hubbard's narrative is both informative and inspiring, making this volume a must-read for anyone interested in the power of individuals to effect change in society. Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Reformers by ELBERT HUBBARD CONTENTS JOHN WESLEY HENRY GEORGE GARIBALDI RICHARD COBDEN THOMAS PAINE JOHN KNOX JOHN BRIGHT BRADLAUGH THEODORE PARKER OLIVER CROMWELL ANNE HUTCHINSON JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU JOHN WESLEY My horse was very lame, and my head did ache exceedingly. Now what occurred I here avow is truth let each man account for it as he will. Suddenly I thought, "Can not God heal man or beast as He will?" Immediately my weariness and headache ceased; and my horse was no longer lame. Wesley's Journal Once in a speech on "The Increase of Population," Edmund Burke intimated his sympathy with Malthus, and among other interesting data made note that Susanna Wesley was the twenty fourth child of her parents. Burke, however, neglected to state how many sisters and brothers Susanna had who were younger than herself, and also what would have been the result on church history had the parents of Susanna named their twenty third child Omega. John Wesley was the fifteenth child in a family of nineteen. And yet the mother did her own work, thus eliminating the servant girl problem, and found time to preach better sermons to larger congregations than did her husband... Continue reading book >>
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