03021cam a22003373u 4500 36795 UtSlPG 20260610133835.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Holyoake, George Jacob, 1817-1906 Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 1 (of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-07-20 Concerning bygones prefatory -- Personal incidents -- Other instances -- First steps in literature -- George Eliot and George Henry Lewes -- When Birmingham was a town -- The tenth of April, 1848, its incredibilities -- The Chartists of fiction -- The Old Postillion -- Meeting breakers, list of those who paid for doing it -- Trouble with Her Majesty -- Unforeseen qualities in public men -- The Cobden school -- Harriet Martineau, the deaf girl of Norwich -- Harriet Martineau, further incidents in her singular career -- The three Newmans -- Mazzini in England, incidents in his career -- Mazzini the conspirator -- Garibaldi, the soldier of liberty -- The story of the British Legion, never before told -- John Stuart Mill, teacher of the people -- About Mr. Gladstone. Produced by David Widger "Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by George Jacob Holyoake is an autobiographical work written in the early 20th century. This volume encapsulates personal reflections and historical commentary rooted in Holyoake's life experiences and the socio-political landscape of his time. The author aims to reflect on the lessons learned from the past, emphasizing the value of remembering bygone events to inform present and future actions in both personal and public spheres. The opening of the book introduces the author's philosophical stance, arguing against the notion of "letting bygones be bygones." Holyoake insists that understanding past mistakes and experiences is essential for growth and progress. He shares his personal anecdotes, beginning with his birth and early life, touching on significant figures and movements that influenced his thoughts, such as the Chartist movement and the impact of prominent thinkers like Robert Owen. The narrative establishes a premise of valuing the lessons from history, positioning Holyoake as an advocate for inquiry and reasoned dialogue about societal issues, which will be explored further in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Social reformers -- Great Britain -- Biography Holyoake, George Jacob, 1817-1906 Working class -- Great Britain -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36795 77635 77635