Lives, Great and Simple is a book written by Sarah A. Tooley and originally published in 1884. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of both famous and ordinary individuals, with a focus on their character and moral qualities. Tooley includes profiles of historical figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln, as well as lesser-known individuals who exemplify virtues such as honesty, courage, and kindness. The book is intended to inspire readers to live a life of integrity and to appreciate the value of simple, everyday acts of goodness. Overall, Lives, Great and Simple is a timeless work that offers insight into the human experience and the qualities that make for a meaningful and fulfilling life.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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