Lectures Delivered in America in 1874

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875

Contributor:

Kingsley, Frances Eliza Grenfell, 1814-1891

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Lectures Delivered in America in 1874" by Charles Kingsley is a collection of lectures presented during a trip to America, likely in the late 19th century. The work examines various topics, including the reverence for history, the significance of Westminster Abbey, and the cultural exchanges between Americans and their European counterparts. Kingsley seeks to emphasize the importance of respecting the past while navigating the modern world. At the start of the first lecture, Kingsley discusses the value of acknowledging and learning from history, particularly through places like Westminster Abbey, which he identifies as a collective resting place for notable figures that symbolizes national identity. He appreciates the admiration Americans show for historical sites, reflecting on their cultural roots and the shared heritage between Britain and America. He argues that this reverence allows young nations to gain strength and independence, inspiring a deeper understanding of their own identities and responsibilities in the broader context of civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Westminster Abbey

The stage as it was once

The first discovery of America

The servant of the Lord

Ancient civilisation.

Credits:

Transcribed from the 1875 Longmans, Green, and Co. edition by David Price

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-01-12