TY - BOOK AU - Hubbard,Elbert TI - Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 03: Little Journeys to the Homes of American Statesmen AV - E151 PY - 2004/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 KW - Statesmen -- United States -- Biography KW - Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 KW - Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Homes and haunts KW - Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 KW - Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803 KW - Hancock, John, 1737-1793 KW - Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 -- Homes and haunts KW - Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 KW - Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 KW - Jay, John, 1745-1829 KW - Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872 KW - Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Homes and haunts N1 - Release date is 2004-10-31; George Washington -- Benjamin Franklin -- Thomas Jefferson -- Samuel Adams -- John Hancock -- John Quincy Adams -- Alexander Hamilton -- Daniel Webster -- Henry Clay -- John Jay -- William H. Seward -- Abraham Lincoln; E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland and the Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 03" by Elbert Hubbard is a collection of biographical sketches written during the early 20th century. This volume primarily focuses on notable figures in American history such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson, exploring their lives, virtues, and contributions to the nation. Hubbard aims to humanize these historical giants by providing personal anecdotes and insights that reveal their character and motivations. The opening of this volume begins with an engaging story about a group of boys who construct a cabin in the woods, introducing a sense of nostalgia and adventure. The narrator reflects on their childhood mischief, particularly the tragic drowning of a boy named Skinny, which leads them to retreat into nature. The narrative juxtaposes the innocent exploration of youth with a deeper theme of personal growth and mentorship, notably as the character "Butch" describes how a father figure begins to write at the camp, foreshadowing the future biographical narratives that will follow about the great men of American history. From this opening tale, readers are invited to appreciate the connection between personal experiences and historical contexts, setting the stage for the biographical profiles to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13911 ER -