Russell H. Conwell and His Work Or One Man's Interpretation of Life

By Agnes Rush Burr and Agnes Rush Barr

Book Overview

Russell H. Conwell and His Work Or One Man's Interpretation of Life is a book written by Agnes Rush Burr that explores the life and work of Russell H. Conwell, a prominent American lawyer, orator, and Baptist minister. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Conwell's life, including his childhood, education, and career as a lawyer. It also delves into his work as a public speaker and his founding of Temple University in Philadelphia.The book is written in a narrative style, with Burr weaving together anecdotes and personal reflections to create a portrait of Conwell as a man driven by a deep sense of purpose and a desire to help others. She explores his philosophy of life, which emphasizes the importance of hard work, determination, and a positive attitude.Throughout the book, Burr draws on a wide range of sources, including Conwell's own writings and speeches, as well as interviews with his family and friends. She also provides historical context, discussing the social and political climate of the era in which Conwell lived.Overall, Russell H. Conwell and His Work Or One Man's Interpretation of Life is a compelling biography that offers readers a glimpse into the life of a fascinating and influential figure in American history.1926. In this biography of Russell H. Conwell, Miss Burr had the advantage of intimate acquaintance with Mr. Conwell and his work for many years. Mr. Conwell gave her full access to every kind of information that he possessed and talked with her freely as to the aims and purposes he had in view. Mr. Conwell repeated conversations which he had with representative men who he had met in his travels in this country and in Europe. This work was written with the eyes and heart of a friend. Illustrated.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: 116260784X
• ISBN13: 9781162607849
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 2.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.3" x 11.0"