Bücher von Henry Van Dyke

The Spirit of America is a book written by Henry Van Dyke that explores the essence of American culture and identity. Through a series of essays, Van Dyke delves into the history, values, and ideals that have shaped America as a nation. He examines the unique character of the American people, their optimism, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit, as well as their commitment to democracy, freedom, and justice. The book also explores the role of religion in American life, as well as the contributions of American literature, art, and music to the world. Throughout the book, Van Dyke celebrates the diversity and inclusivity of American society, and argues that it is this spirit of unity and cooperation that has made America great. The Spirit of America is a powerful tribute to the American spirit, and a reminder of the values that have made America a beacon of hope and inspiration to people around the world.A Series Of Seven Lectures Prepared For A French Audience And Delivered By The Author In Paris, Intended To Promote An Intelligent Sympathy Between France And The United States. The Lectures Include: The Soul Of A People; Self-Reliance And The Republic; Fair Play And Democracy; Will- Power, Work And Wealth; Common Order And Social Cooperation; Personal Development And Education; And Self-Expression And Literature.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.

[S]urely that need not and ought not to be the whole of Christmas-only a single day or generosity, ransomed from the dull servitude of a selfish year,-only a single night of merry-making, celebrated in the slave-quarters of a selfish race! If every gift is the token of a personal thought, a friendly feeling, an unselfish interest in the joy of others, then the thought, the feeling, the interest, may remain after the gift is made.-from "Christmas-Giving and Christmas-Living"A popular pastor and poet at the turn of the 20th century, Henry Van Dyke sings the praises of acts of kindness and generosity, of good will and good cheer, and of the spirit of Christmas. First published in 1905 this charming volume includes:Ø a dream-story: The Christmas AngelØ a little essay: Christmas-Giving and Christmas-LivingØ a short Christmas sermon: Keeping ChristmasØ two Christmas prayers: For the Home and For Lonely FolksAlso available from Cosimo Classics: Van Dyke's The Spirit of AmericaOF INTEREST TO: lovers of ChristmasAmerican author and clergyman HENRY VAN DYKE (1852-1933) was pastor of Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City from 1883 to 1899 and professor of English literature at Princeton University from 1899 to 1923. He wrote numerous books of poetry and devotion, including Little Rivers (1895), The Other Wise Man (1896), and Fisherman's Luck (1899).