Bücher von Bouck White

Quo Vaditis? A Call To The Old Moralities is a book written by Bouck White and published in 1903. The title is a Latin phrase that translates to ""Where are you going?"" and is taken from a biblical story about Peter encountering Jesus on the road to Rome. The book is a call to return to traditional moral values and virtues in a time when society was rapidly changing due to industrialization and urbanization. White argues that modern society has lost its way and that people have become too focused on material wealth and individualism, leading to a decline in moral standards.Through a series of essays and anecdotes, White explores various moral themes such as honesty, self-discipline, and community. He also criticizes the excesses of capitalism and calls for a more equitable distribution of wealth.Overall, Quo Vaditis? A Call To The Old Moralities is a thought-provoking and timeless book that challenges readers to consider the importance of morality in their own lives and in society as a whole.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Carpenter and the Rich Man is a novel written by Bouck White and published in 1914. The story revolves around two main characters, John Ward, a carpenter, and John Graham, a rich man. John Ward is a hardworking carpenter who lives a simple life with his wife and children. On the other hand, John Graham is a wealthy man who lives a luxurious life and has everything he could ever want.One day, John Ward is hired by John Graham to build a new house for him. As the two men work together, they develop a friendship, and John Ward begins to see the world through John Graham's eyes. He becomes fascinated by the wealth and power that John Graham possesses and starts to desire the same for himself.However, as John Ward becomes more and more obsessed with wealth, he begins to neglect his family and his work. He starts to take shortcuts in his carpentry, which ultimately leads to a tragedy. John Ward realizes his mistake and learns the importance of living a simple life and valuing the things that truly matter.The Carpenter and the Rich Man is a thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of wealth, friendship, and the importance of family. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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