Footprints of Famous Men: Designed as Incitements to Intellectual Industry

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Edgar, John G. (John George), 1834-1864.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Footprints of Famous Men: Designed as Incitements to Intellectual Industry" by John G. Edgar is a biographical collection written in the mid-19th century. The book provides detailed accounts of notable figures, including military leaders, statesmen, writers, and scientists, emphasizing their achievements and contributions to society. Through these narratives, Edgar aims to inspire readers with the idea that diligence and perseverance are key factors in attaining greatness. The opening of the text showcases the life of George Washington, detailing his humble beginnings in colonial Virginia and the traits that would later define him as a leader. It highlights his early aspirations, education, and experiences that shaped his character, such as his early military pursuits and his commitment to self-improvement. The text illustrates how Washington's childhood play often centered around leadership and military strategy, foreshadowing his later role in the American Revolution and his rise to become a prominent founding figure of the United States. This biographical sketch sets the tone for the subsequent explorations of other famous men in the collection, each aiming to serve as an encouragement for personal and intellectual growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

I. Men of action: [George] Washington. [Edmund] Burke. [Jacques] Necker. [William] Pitt. Lord Erskine. Lord Collingwood. Lord Teignmouth

II. Men of letters: Dean Milner. David Hume. Robert Southey. Thomas Moore

III. Artists: Sir Joshua Reynolds. Sir Francis Chantrey. Sir Christopher Wren

IV. Men of science: Dr. William Hunter. [Joseph] Black. [James] Brindley. [James] Watt. Adam Smith.

Credits:

Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 47.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-01-12