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100 1 _aHurlbut, Jesse Lyman,
_d1843-1930
245 1 4 _aThe Story of Chautauqua
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-10
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChautauqua Institution
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32768
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