Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 01 / Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great

Name: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 01 / Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great
Author: Elbert Hubbard

By Elbert Hubbard

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A collection of concise, readable portraits compiled from a long-running series that visits the homes of prominent writers, artists, inventors, and statesmen to sketch their habits, formative episodes, and moral character. Each essay mixes anecdote, critical observation, and practical lessons to illuminate how personal environment and daily work shaped creative and civic achievement. An opening preface presents the Roycroft philosophy: art as communal, manual craft as moral education, and workplaces organized to foster beauty, self-reliance, and the marriage of hand and brain. The tone is admiring and didactic, aimed at instructing and inspiring general readers.

About the Author

Elbert Hubbard

Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915) was an American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher known for his influential essays and self-help literature. He founded the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, New York, which became a center for the Arts and Crafts movement. Hubbard's most notable work, "A Message to Garcia," emphasizes individual initiative and responsibility, resonating with readers seeking motivation and purpose. His series "Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great" showcases his admiration for historical figures, blending biographical sketches with personal reflections. Hubbard's writings reflect his belief in the power of the individual and the importance of creativity in life.