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Three lectures by John Ruskin, from 1866, on Work, Traffic, and War.

My Friends, -I have not come among you to-night to endeavour to give you an entertaining lecture; but to tell you a few plain facts, and ask you some plain, but necessary questions. I have seen and known too much of the struggle for life among our labouring population, to feel... Read Full Overview

This book consists of three lectures delivered by John Ruskin in the mid-19th century that address the social, economic, and political issues of the Industrial Revolution. Ruskin argues for the importance of meaningful work, sustainable transportation, and international peace,... Read Full Overview

John Ruskin (1819-1900) is best known for his work as an art critic and social critic, but is remembered as an author, poet and artist as well. Ruskin's essays on art and architecture were extremely influential in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Ruskin's range was vast. He... Read Full Overview

"The Crown of Wild Olive" from John Ruskin. English art critic of the Victorian era (1819-1900).

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview