02681cam a22003973u 4500 16931 UtSlPG 20260610133409.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06042960 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Eliot, Charles William, 1834-1926 Four American Leaders Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-10-23 Franklin -- Washington -- Channing -- Emerson. Produced by Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Four American Leaders" by Charles William Eliot is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century, specifically around the early 1900s. This book offers a reflective examination of four prominent figures in American history: Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, William Ellery Channing, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Each essay serves as a commemorative address that illuminates the life, character, and contributions of these influential leaders while focusing on specific aspects relevant to their legacies. In this work, Eliot presents a series of affirming studies on the lives of these leaders. The essays convey not only the historical significance of Franklin, Washington, Channing, and Emerson but also further explore their philosophies and enduring ideals. For example, Franklin's principles on education and scientific inquiry are highlighted, alongside Washington’s exemplary virtues as a leader grounded in responsibility and public service. Channing is depicted as a transformative preacher advocating for social causes, while Emerson's insights on individuality and the essence of existence are underscored. Through these portrayals, Eliot emphasizes how these leaders shaped American identity, thought, and moral philosophy while inspiring future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 Statesmen -- United States -- Biography Washington, George, 1732-1799 Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882 Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Channing, William Ellery, 1780-1842 Clergy -- United States -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16931 58319 58319