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100 1 _aLindsay, Vachel,
_d1879-1931
245 1 0 _aAdventures While Preaching the Gospel of Beauty
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
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 2013-03-03
505 0 _aI 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.
508 _aProduced by D Alexander, JoAnn Greenwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Description and travel
653 _aWalking -- United States
653 _aLindsay, Vachel, 1879-1931 -- Travel -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42252
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