A Plea For Progress: Enforced And Illustrated By A Short Dissertation On The Habits And Characteristics Of The Rhode Island Clam (1890)

By Hiram Howard

Book Overview

""A Plea For Progress: Enforced And Illustrated By A Short Dissertation On The Habits And Characteristics Of The Rhode Island Clam"" is a book written by Hiram Howard and published in 1890. The book is primarily a call for progress and improvement in society, using the Rhode Island clam as an example of the potential benefits of progress. The book begins with a discussion of the importance of progress and the dangers of stagnation, arguing that progress is necessary for society to improve and thrive. Howard then turns to the Rhode Island clam, describing its habits and characteristics in detail. He argues that the clam is a valuable resource that can be better utilized through progress and innovation. Throughout the book, Howard makes a number of specific suggestions for how progress can be achieved, including improved farming techniques, better transportation infrastructure, and increased education and scientific research. He also discusses the role of government in promoting progress and the importance of individual initiative and entrepreneurship. Overall, ""A Plea For Progress"" is a thought-provoking book that combines social commentary with scientific observation. It offers a unique perspective on the potential benefits of progress, as well as the challenges and obstacles that must be overcome to achieve it.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164543067
• ISBN13: 9781164543060
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"