The Mintage: Being Ten Stories & One More by Elbert Hubbard
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"The Mintage: Being Ten Stories & One More" by Elbert Hubbard is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of humanity, kindness, and moral integrity through various narratives that reflect on human experiences and relationships. Hubbard's writing combines anecdotal storytelling with philosophical insights, making this work a blend of fiction and moral contemplation. In this collection, Hubbard presents ten distinct stories, each accompanied by
a unique moral or thought-provoking message. The narratives range from heartwarming accounts of kindness, such as the tale of a railway conductor caring for children, to deeper reflections on historical figures and events, including accounts related to Simeon Stylites and the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Through each story, Hubbard encourages readers to contemplate the importance of benevolence, personal responsibility, and the interconnectedness of human lives, ultimately urging society to embrace virtues that enhance the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Mintage: Being Ten Stories & One More |
| Contents | Five babies -- To the west -- Simeon Stylites the Syrian -- Battle of the Little Big Horn -- Sam -- Cleopatra and Cæsar -- A special occasion -- Uncle Joe and Aunt Melinda -- Billy and the book -- John the Baptist and Salome -- The master. |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17504 |
| Release Date | Jan 12, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 423 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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