A Handful of Stars: Texts That Have Moved Great Minds

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boreham, Frank, 1871-1959

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Handful of Stars: Texts That Have Moved Great Minds" by Frank Boreham is a reflective collection of inspirational essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores various impactful texts and their resonance with notable figures throughout history, providing insights on human experience and spiritual growth. The central theme revolves around the deep connections people have with significant texts that shape their lives. The opening portion of the book introduces Boreham's intention to illustrate how certain texts can influence and transform individuals, showcasing a series of essays that reach into historical and literary figures. The first essay specifically highlights William Penn's famous treaty with the Algonquin chiefs, emphasizing Penn's character and convictions rooted in faith and trust, which led to a uniquely peaceful agreement. As Boreham sets the stage, he illustrates how Penn's spirituality, shaped by the influence of a prominent Quaker, opened his eyes to a faith that could conquer not only the world outside but also the personal challenges within. This introduction effectively sets the tone for a deeper exploration of how such texts resonate across time and affect great minds and their actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Wilson, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2008-12-13