Silhouettes Of My Contemporaries

By Lyman Abbott

Book Overview

Silhouettes Of My Contemporaries is a book written by Lyman Abbott. It is a collection of biographical sketches of some of the most prominent figures of the author's time, including Theodore Roosevelt, William McKinley, Andrew Carnegie, and John D. Rockefeller. The book offers an intimate look into the lives of these individuals, providing insights into their personalities, beliefs, and accomplishments. Abbott, a prominent theologian and journalist of his time, brings his unique perspective to each portrait, exploring the complex relationships between these figures and the society they helped shape. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the people who have influenced its development.Nineteen Vignettes Of Diverse 19th Century Personalities, Including P. T. Barnum, Edward Everett Hale, Dwight L. Moody, Henry Ward Beecher, Phillips Brooks, Booker T. Washington, Abraham Lincoln.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: 1162930926
• ISBN13: 9781162930923
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"