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  • Getting at the Inner Man, and, Fifty Years on the Lecture Platform

    In "Getting at the Inner Man, and, Fifty Years on the Lecture Platform," readers are invited to explore an anthology that delves into the transformative power of self-discovery and public discourse. This collection is a rich tapestry of rhetorical styles ranging from inspirational lectures to introspective musings, showcasing a dynamic interplay of ideas. Through a blend of motivational narratives ... Read more

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  • Getting at the Inner Man, and, Fifty Years on the Lecture Platform

    "Getting at the Inner Man" is a profound exploration of the human psyche and the complexities of personal growth. The author delves into the intricacies of self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's inner self to achieve true fulfillment. Through a series of insightful anecdotes and practical advice, readers are encouraged to confront their fears and limitations. This book ... Read more

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  • Strange stories of the Civil War

    Tales of War and Humanity: A Literary Journey through the Civil War Era

    Strange Stories of the Civil War is a compelling anthology that delves into the lesser-known narratives of one of America's most tumultuous periods. This collection offers an expansive range of literary styles, from vivid first-person accounts to richly detailed historical narratives, showcasing the diversity and complexity of perspectives during the Civil War. Each story unearths the ... Read more

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  • Acres of Diamonds: our every-day opportunities

    Acres of Diamonds: our every-day opportunities by Russell H. Conwell. Contributions by Robert Shackleton libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles! ... Read more

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  • Getting at the Inner Man, and, Fifty Years on the Lecture Platform

    A Journey Through Motivation and Public Discourse

    Delving into the persuasive power of the spoken word, *Getting at the Inner Man, and, Fifty Years on the Lecture Platform* unveils a transformative journey through fifty years of public lectures. The anthology beautifully weaves varying literary styles, encapsulating speeches that range from earnest exhortations to nuanced rhetorical eloquence. This collection reveals how each lecture serves as ... Read more

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  • The Story of Fifty-Seven Cents

    Enriched edition. A Tale of Hardship, Dreams, and Resilience in Early 20th Century America

    In "The Story of Fifty-Seven Cents," Robert Shackleton weaves a poignant narrative that explores the human condition through the lens of financial hardship and existential reflection. Set against a backdrop of American societal challenges during the late 20th century, the novel employs a realist style, rich with vivid characterizations and intricate dialogues that expose the struggles of its ... Read more

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  • The Book of New York

    The Book of New York is full of delightful reminiscences and intimate descriptions of one of the most individual cities of the world. It is really a literary excursion, on foot, to various localities, new and old, which are a vital part of the big metropolis and its environs. One wanders at will through illuminated pages to the Bowery, Wall Street, City Hall Park; through the tenement districts, ... Read more

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  • The Book of Philadelphia

    The book of Philadelphia is a title suggestive of a large task. Philadelphia is complex, old, still growing, and he who understands her and writes of his understanding so that others may share it must have energy, insight, and skill. Mr. Shackleton's book bears ample evidence of his powers as an interpreter; his previous efforts at baring the souls of New York and Boston have given him a ... Read more

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  • The Book of Washington

    Books about the national capital are always in order. Those written almost one hundred years ago might already be out of date, as regards many significant features of the city's growth and development. But Mr. Robert Shackleton, after an extended experience in describing such cities as New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Chicago, has at last written a comprehensive "Book of Washington"—not a guide ... Read more

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  • The Book of Boston

    Mr. Shackleton finds Boston a “very human city, with pleasantly piquant peculiarities.” Of course he tells interestingly the things to be seen in Boston, but he deals still more with that Boston which is “a state of mind”—the literary tradition of the city, its lecture habit, its ancestor worship, the “Boston Bag” and the “Sacred God"—and the things that make it a “woman's city.” This is not only a ... Read more

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  • THE STORY OF FIFTY-SEVEN CENTS

    I shall write of a remarkable man, an interesting man, a man of power, of initiative, of will, of persistence; a man who plans vastly and who realizes his plans; a man who not only does things himself, but who, even more important than that, is the constant inspiration of others. I shall write of Russell H. Conwell.As a farmer's boy he was the leader of the boys of the rocky region that was his ... Read more

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  • The Story of Fifty-Seven Cents

    Robert Shackleton CBE (25 November 1919 9 September 1986) was an English French language philologist and librarian. Shackleton was born in Todmorden, now in West Yorkshire. He was educated at Oriel College, Oxford and taught French at Brasenose College, Oxford from 1946 to 1966. ... Read more

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