Philistine: A Periodical of Protest, December 1898 to May 1899

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

""The Philistine: A Periodical of Protest"" is a collection of essays and articles written by Elbert Hubbard and published between December 1898 and May 1899. The book is a reflection of Hubbard's views on various social, political, and cultural issues of the time, including women's rights, the labor movement, and the arts. The essays are written in a witty and satirical style, often using humor to criticize the status quo. The book is a testament to Hubbard's belief in the power of individualism and the importance of speaking out against injustice. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American social and political thought at the turn of the 20th century.1899. Volume 8 contains the monthly issues of The Philistine magazine from December 1898 to May 1899. These magazines were printed for the Society of the Philistines and published by them monthly. The Society of the Philistines was an association of book lovers and folks who write and paint. It was organized to further good fellowship among men and women who believed in allowing the widest liberty to individuality in thought and expression. Such notable authors as Elbert Hubbard, Stephen Crane, John Langdon Heaton, Leo Tolstoy and a myriad others, are contributing writers. Sample contents: Heinrich Heine; Limited Vocabularies; Quoth the Raven; English as the English Write It; At Shakespeare's Grave; Eternal Fitness of Things; To Bruno and Buffallmacco; Some Astral Autographs; As to Advertising Books; The Frogs; and much more.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: 076616442X
• ISBN13: 9780766164420
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"