Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great Hubbard, Elbert 1856-1915 creator Bann, Fred text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 01" by Elbert Hubbard is a collection of biographical sketches written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a homage to notable figures from history, aiming to offer readers insight into their lives, achievements, and the influence they had on civilization. In effect, the book functions as both a tribute and an exploration of the ideals and philosophies espoused by these prominent personalities. At the start of this volume, the publisher's preface reflects on Hubbard's legacy, noting the significant time he dedicated to producing these inspirational pieces over a span of fourteen years. The preface sets the tone by emphasizing the importance of legacy and individual contributions to society, likening Hubbard's work to that of Plutarch. Hubbard's own autobiographical reflection introduces his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to enhancing the local community through the Roycroft Shops, which fostered a creative environment for artisans. The introductory portion frames the coming narratives as not just historical recounts, but as personal journeys that resonate with modern aspirations for beauty, craftsmanship, and moral character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Autobiographical -- George Eliot -- Thomas Carlyle -- John Ruskin -- William E. Gladstone -- J.M.W. Turner -- Jonathan Swift -- Walt Whitman -- Victor Hugo -- Wm. Wordsworth -- William M. Thackeray -- Charles Dickens -- Oliver Goldsmith -- William Shakespeare -- Thomas A. Edison. Release date is 2004-07-18 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Beginners Projects, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. Original publication data not identified Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Homes and haunts Eliot, George, 1819-1880 -- Homes and haunts Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881 -- Homes and haunts Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 -- Homes and haunts Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart), 1809-1898 -- Homes and haunts Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851 -- Homes and haunts Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745 -- Homes and haunts Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 -- Homes and haunts Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885 -- Homes and haunts Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850 -- Homes and haunts Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 -- Homes and haunts Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 -- Homes and haunts Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774 -- Homes and haunts Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931 -- Homes and haunts CT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12933 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12933 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133315.0 12933