The Story of Chautauqua by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut
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"The Story of Chautauqua" by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the history and development of the Chautauqua Movement, an educational platform established in the 1870s aimed at promoting cultural, intellectual, and moral improvement among adults through a unique blend of summer assemblies. The narrative specifically highlights the contributions of its founders, John Heyl Vincent and Lewis Miller, while also outlining the
various testimonials reinforcing Chautauqua's significance. At the start of "The Story of Chautauqua," the author introduces the geographical and historical context of Chautauqua Lake, emphasizing its natural beauty and significance in facilitating the assembly's gatherings. The preface expresses the necessity of documenting the assembly's impact, supported by endorsements from notable figures like governors and literary leaders. The opening chapters then delve into the founders' vision and the unique educational principles that guided the early assemblies, which aimed at providing both religious and secular education to a diverse audience. Through thrilling anecdotes and personal reflections, Hurlbut sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the Chautauqua phenomenon, revealing its foundational ideals and the community's commitment to collective learning and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21014568 |
| Title | The Story of Chautauqua |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, Tor Martin Kristiansen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LC: Education: Special aspects of education |
| Subject | Chautauqua Institution |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32768 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32768-6 |
| Release Date | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 931 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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