A Message to Garcia by Elbert Hubbard

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Author Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915
Title A Message to Garcia
Being a Preachment
Note Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, S. R. Ellison, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "A Message to Garcia" by Elbert Hubbard is a motivational essay written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a preachment, emphasizing the themes of individual responsibility and initiative in the face of challenges. The central topic revolves around the importance of diligence and the ability to act promptly without unnecessary questions or excuses. The essay recounts the true story of Andrew Rowan, who is tasked with the critical mission of delivering a message to the rebel leader, General Garcia, during the Spanish-American War. Hubbard highlights Rowan's exceptional dedication as he takes the letter, sets out on a difficult journey through hostile territory, and successfully completes his mission without asking for guidance or expressing doubt. Through this narrative, the author critiques the lack of initiative and responsibility he observes in the average person, contrasting it with Rowan's admirable actions. Ultimately, Hubbard argues that such individuals who can "carry a message to Garcia" are invaluable in any organization, pointing to the need for more people who demonstrate self-reliance and commitment in their work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Subject Success
Subject Spanish-American War, 1898
Subject Rowan, Andrew Summers
Category Text
EBook-No. 17195
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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