02487cam a22003373u 4500 42252 UtSlPG 20260610133951.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Lindsay, Vachel, 1879-1931 Adventures While Preaching the Gospel of Beauty Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-03-03 I start my walk -- Walking through Missouri -- Walking into Kansas -- In Kansas: the first harvest -- In Kansas: the second and third harvest -- The end of the road; moonshine; and some proclamations. Produced by D Alexander, JoAnn Greenwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Adventures While Preaching the Gospel of Beauty" by Vachel Lindsay is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The author embarks on a poetic and philosophical journey across America, with the primary objective of sharing his vision of beauty and art with the world. Through his experiences, Lindsay intertwines reflections on society, spirituality, and the profound impacts of nature. At the start of the narrative, the author recounts the beginning of his journey from Springfield, Illinois, undertaking a lengthy walk across various states, including Missouri and into Kansas, in the summer of 1912. He introduces his “Gospel of Beauty,” which emphasizes the importance of returning to one's roots and nurturing the appreciation of beauty in everyday life. Lindsay encounters a colorful cast of characters, including gypsies and farmers, while sharing his artistic philosophy and engaging with the communities he visits. As he navigates the landscapes and people, the opening portion establishes an adventurous and poetic tone for his quest to inspire a deeper connection to beauty among ordinary Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Description and travel Walking -- United States Lindsay, Vachel, 1879-1931 -- Travel -- United States https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42252 83091 83091