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"The Ruling Passion" from Henry Van Dyke. American author, educator, and clergyman (1852-1933).

In every life worth writing about there is a ruling passion, -"the very pulse of the machine." Unless you touch that, you are groping around outside of reality. Sometimes it is romantic love: Natures masterpiece of interested benevolence. In almost all lives this passion has... Read Full Overview

The Ruling Passion Henry van Dyke

Henry Jackson van Dyke Jr. (November 10, 1852 - April 10, 1933) was an American author, educator, and clergyman.

Van Dyke was born on November 10, 1852, in Germantown, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Henry Jackson van Dyke Sr. (1822-1891), a prominent Brooklyn Presbyterian... Read Full Overview

Henry Jackson van Dyke Jr. (November 10, 1852 - April 10, 1933) was an American author, educator, and clergyman.

Van Dyke was born on November 10, 1852, in Germantown, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Henry Jackson van Dyke Sr. (1822-1891), a prominent Brooklyn Presbyterian... Read Full Overview

Henry Van Dyke (November 10, 1852-April 10 1933) was an American poet, short story writer, educator, clergyman and diplomat. He is famous for his poetry and stories with a religious flavor.

The Ruling Passion Henry van Dyke

The Ruling Passion Henry van Dyke

He entered the backwoods village of Bytown literally on the wings of the wind. It whirled him along like a big snowflake, and dropped him at the door of Moody's "Sportsmen's Retreat," as if he were a New Year's gift from the... Read Full Overview

The Ruling Passion Henry van Dyke

He entered the backwoods village of Bytown literally on the wings of the wind. It whirled him along like a big snowflake, and dropped him at the door of Moody's "Sportsmen's Retreat," as if he were a New Year's gift from the... Read Full Overview

He entered the backwoods village of Bytown literally on the wings of the wind. It whirledhim along like a big snowflake, and dropped him at the door of Moody's "Sportsmen'sRetreat," as if he were a New Year's gift from the North Pole. His coming seemed a merechance; but perhaps... Read Full Overview

A collection of short stories and essays, The Ruling Passion Tales of Nature and Human Nature explores the complexities of the human experience through the lens of the natural world. From the awe-inspiring beauty of the Grand Canyon to the treacherous waters of the Atlantic... Read Full Overview

A collection of short stories and essays, The Ruling Passion Tales of Nature and Human Nature explores the complexities of the human experience through the lens of the natural world. From the awe-inspiring beauty of the Grand Canyon to the treacherous waters of the Atlantic... Read Full Overview

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