02486cam a22003133u 4500 32768 UtSlPG 20260610133740.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21014568 UtSlPG en iso639-1 LC Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930 The Story of Chautauqua Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-06-10 Produced by Emmy, Tor Martin Kristiansen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Story of Chautauqua" by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the history and development of the Chautauqua Movement, an educational platform established in the 1870s aimed at promoting cultural, intellectual, and moral improvement among adults through a unique blend of summer assemblies. The narrative specifically highlights the contributions of its founders, John Heyl Vincent and Lewis Miller, while also outlining the various testimonials reinforcing Chautauqua's significance. At the start of "The Story of Chautauqua," the author introduces the geographical and historical context of Chautauqua Lake, emphasizing its natural beauty and significance in facilitating the assembly's gatherings. The preface expresses the necessity of documenting the assembly's impact, supported by endorsements from notable figures like governors and literary leaders. The opening chapters then delve into the founders' vision and the unique educational principles that guided the early assemblies, which aimed at providing both religious and secular education to a diverse audience. Through thrilling anecdotes and personal reflections, Hurlbut sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the Chautauqua phenomenon, revealing its foundational ideals and the community's commitment to collective learning and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chautauqua Institution https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32768 73614 73614