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Animated by the vibrant, cheerful spirit of pre-World War I America, this 1916 guide to "the philosophy of Otherfellowship" is like Adam Smith meets Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten: it's a directive to living with the kind of gung-ho American enthusiasm and expansive spirit that the Gilded Age was bursting with. From the one basic human law we all must follow-"Be good!"-to our "immense and imperative" duty to vote, this little book contains all manner of wisdom for relating to your fellow human beings:. "Decent living... consists in not being frightened, not being fat, and not being sentimental.". "It is precisely because it is predestined that friendship is at once mysterious and precious.". "If your work hasn't in it the essential quality of being good for the Other Fellow, he will not pay for it."Loving thy neighbor was never so easy-or so entertaining-as pioneering self-help guru Thompson made it sound almost a century ago.VANCE THOMPSON (1863-1925) is also the author of Eat and Grow Thin and The Ego Book.

Ireland, helpless against misery and superstition, misled by hatred against her conquerors, the rulers of England, formed sects to fight not so much the evil, as the supposed authors of the evil. -from "Irish Societies" From the modern intrigue of conspiracy theories to the immense popularity of The Da Vinci Code, the fascination with secret societies-and their arcane knowledge and power-has never been so rampant. This monumental, encyclopedic work details the initiations and ceremonies, the codes and customs of mysterious organizations from ancient times to the modern world. First published in 1875 and completely revised and updated in 1897, this remains the definitive, authoritative guide to secret societies... and to the spiritual evolution of humanity they represent. Volume II features: . an in-depth exploration of Freemasonry, from its origins and traditions to its influence in the histories of England, Scotland, France, and Italy . political secret societies, including anarchists, Napoleonic organizations, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians . minor groups such as the Cambridge Secret Society, Phi-Beta-Kappa, and Society of the Turf. Also available from Cosimo Classics: The Secret Societies of All Ages & Countries: Vol. 1. British historian and author CHARLES WILLIAM HECKETHORN (c. 1826-1902) was born in Switzerland but emigrated to England as a child. Among his writings are a novel, a book of verse, translations of Scandinavian folklore, and the travelogues Italian Lights and Shadows, London Souvenirs, and London Memories.

It was by a somewhat singular process of self-restraint that one whose life had been that of a parish minister undertook to treat the themes of religion without preaching... -from "The Creation and Man" Originally prepared as lectures delivered before the Lowell Institute, the Boston organization of cultural philanthropy, this 1898 collection of essays by Alexander McKenzie, minister of The First Church of Cambridge, offers clear, lucid discussions of: . The Creation and Man . The Course of Man in the Oldest Literature . The Son of Man in Early Literature . The Purpose and Method of Christ . The Cause of Christ in the Hands of Men . The Christian Forces Christians as well as readers of comparative mythology and religion as those interested in the thematic exploration of religion in classic literature will find this an enlightening read. ALEXANDER MCKENZIE also wrote A Door Opened, Christ Himself, Some Things Abroad, and Cambridge Sermons.

The purport of the present volume, in contradistinction to the idea of the Negro being designed only for a servile condition, is to demonstrate that the Sable inhabitants of Africa are capable of occupying a position in society very superior to that which has been generally assigned to them.-from the PrefaceThis extraordinary book, first published in 1848, serves as both an angry denunciation of the "terrible institution" of slavery in the United States and a celebration of the survival and achievements of Africans in America in the pre-Civil War era. A Tribute for the Negro:. explains the "sin of slavery". refutes notions of the correlation of intellectual ability to skin color. explores the history of slavery across the globe. discusses the "pernicious influence of slavery". mounts an impassioned defense of African culture. offers numerous biographical accounts of slave life in America.An important document of the North American slave experience-and of the abolitionist movement it inspired both in the States and abroad-this is must reading for anyone interested in this most shameful aspect of American history.British writer WILSON ARMISTEAD (1819¬-1868) was a correspondent of Charles Darwin. He also wrote Anthony Benezet (1859).

Never forget that, when honestly made, the money which comes to you in the pursuit of your legitimate vocation, is... the measure of your worth in the community you serve.-from "How Riches Take Wings"In these uncertain economic times, the wisdom of self-help pioneer Orison Swett Marden is just as vital today as it was a century ago. A forerunner of Dale Carnegie and Norman Vincent Peale, Stephen R. Covey and Anthony Robbins, and one of the prime figures in the early motivational movement, Marden explains why learning to manage money is the key to personal happiness and security. In inspiring terms, he explores:. the foundations of fortune. how to say "No!" to the temptation to buy. the hidden costs of debt. the unspoken requirement for making money. how saving small amounts can set you on the road to wealth. how "judicious liberality promotes prosperity". and much more.First published in 1901, Economy makes plain that money is "an excellent servant but a terrible master."Also available from Cosimo Classics: Marden's two-volume Pushing to the Front and Cheerfulness as a Life Power.American writer and editor ORISON SWETT MARDEN (1850-1924) was born in New England and studied at Boston University and Andover Theological Seminary. In 1897, he founded Success Magazine.

The world takes us at our own valuation. It believes in the man who believes in himself, but it has little use for the timid man, the one who is never certain of himself; who cannot rely on his own judgment, who craves advice from others, and is afraid to go ahead on his own account. -from "The Rulers of Destiny" The preeminent self-help expert of the early 20th century and a forerunner of Dale Carnegie and Norman Vincent Peale, Stephen R. Covey and Anthony Robbins, Marden penned numerous motivation books that galvanized the public. In this insightful and motivating little book, first published in 1901 and just as enlightening today, he explores the importance of mental discipline to our happiness and success. Topics covered include: . training the will . "the wills, won'ts, and can'ts" . what is worse than rashness . conquerors of fortune . concentrated energy . persistent purpose . and more. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Marden's Friendship, Cheerfulness as a Life Power, Do It to a Finish, and two-volume Pushing to the Front. American writer and editor ORISON SWETT MARDEN (1850-1924) was born in New England and studied at Boston University and Andover Theological Seminary. In 1897, he founded Success Magazine.

Human reason and Divine Revelation are two means by which truth is manifested to man; they cannot contradict one another; as a matter of fact, that which is evident to reason is never found in conflict with Revelation.-from the IntroductionIntended as a textbook for Catholic schools and seminaries, this compact guide to modern philosophy explored from a Catholic perspective covers:. Syllogisms. Method in reasoning. Truth and falsity. Means of attaining certainty. Common sense. The nature of being. The origin of the world. The nature of the human soul. The physical and metaphysical essence of GodThis little book became one of the foundations of modern Catholic philosophy when it was first published in 1891, and it continues to hold dramatic sway over contemporary Christians, its pronouncements on morality fueling the arguments of religious activists in the moral debates dividing our society today.American Jesuit scholar CHARLES COPPENS is also the author of A Brief Text-book of Moral Philosophy (1896) and Moral Principles and Medical Practice (1897).

The book does not contain the opinions of the Author, nor quotations from other writers, but is based solely on the Scriptures, chapter and verse being given for every statement. The book is "e;Timely"e; in these days of Apostasy and denial of THE FAITH. -from the Foreword The Reverend Clarence Larkin was one of the most widely influential Christian fundamentalists of the early twentieth century, and his writings remain key to appreciating the conservative religious thought that today enjoys widespread popularity. This 1920 work outlines the fundamental doctrines of Christianity as revealed by the Bible, from "e;The Mystery of Godliness"e; to "e;Election and Free-will."e; Numerous charts and illustrations explain "e;The Five Great World-Wide Kingdoms,"e; "e;The Threefold Nature of Man,"e; "e;The Satanic Trinity,"e; and more. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Larkin's The Spirit World, The Second Coming of Christ, and The Book of Revelation.

An attractive manner is assured if we will avoid the following: Sarcasm, impertinence, ridicule, hot temper, profanity, roughness, brutality, vulgarity, a loud voice, and grouchiness.-from Chapter III, "The Development of Your Magnetic Power"The New Thought movement of the turn of the twentieth century combined Christian spirituality with the paranormal in order to give practical expression to the forces of the universe. Or so its proponents believed. One of the most influential thinkers of this early "New Age" philosophy promises here, in this 1914 book, to share "in a condensed, non-mystical style all I have been able to learn of this wonderful power" of personal magnetism. Mysteries revealed include:. the secrets of being naturally magnetic. the development of your magnetic power. how to use your personality to win the affection of the opposite sex. how to cultivate success. how to protect yourself against injurious thought attraction. how to make yourself a great power in the world. a formula for creating happinessToday's hunger for self-help, personal empowerment, and pop spirituality has its origins in a craving for self-improvement that's a century old, as this captivating little book demonstrates.Also available from Cosimo Classics: The Art and Science of Personal Magnetism: The Secrets of Mental Fascination, by Theron Q. Dumont.American writer WILLIAM WALKER ATKINSON (1862-1932)-aka Theron Q. Dumont-was born in Baltimore and had built up a successful law practice in Pennsylvania before professional burnout led him to the religious New Thought movement. He served as editor of the popular magazine New Thought from 1901 to 1905, and as editor of the journal Advanced Thought from 1916 to 1919.

George III and his Lords denounced New York as "rebellious."... The freedom of the New York press, the action of the New York Assembly... provoked universal apprehension.-from Chapter XXIX: Foreshadowing of the RevolutionFrom the social and civic instability of pre-Revolutionary Manhattan to the first presidential inauguration of George Washington in New York-the new nation's new capital-in 1787, this second volume of an extraordinary three-volume history of New York remains an informative and entertaining resource today.Volume 2 rings with dramatic stories of a city in upheaval during a time of war, a city-biography fraught with tales of epidemic and quarantine, riots and battles, political intrigue and sedition.Numerous captivating illustrations depict:. historic Fraunces Tavern. the Great Tea Meeting of 1773. reading of the Declaration of Independence at City Hall. adoption of the Federal Constitution. Washington taking the oath. and dozens more.Originally published from 1877 to 1881, this is a delight to browse-for history buffs and lovers of the grand metropolis alike. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Martha J. Lamb's Wall Street in History.American historian MARTHA J. LAMB (d. circa 1892) was a prolific author, publishing children's books, novels, short stories, and magazine articles, as well as serving as editor of the Magazine of American History. Active in charitable organizations, she founded Chicago's Home for Friendless and Half-Orphan Asylum, and was secretary of the city's first Sanitary Fair in 1863.MRS. BURTON HARRISON, née Constance Cary (1843-1920), was the wife of Burton Novell Harrison, personal secretary to Jefferson Davis. Recollections Grave and Gay (1911), her autobiography, relates her childhood in pre-Civil War Virginia and her experience as a young adult there during the war