The Sifted Grain And The Grain Sifters: An Address (1900)

By Charles Francis Adams

Book Overview

The Sifted Grain And The Grain Sifters: An Address is a book written by Charles Francis Adams in the year 1900. The book is a speech given by Adams to the graduating class of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In this book, Adams talks about the importance of education and how it shapes a person's life. He discusses how education is like a sifted grain, where the best and most valuable parts are separated from the rest. He also talks about the role of teachers and how they are like the grain sifters, who help students identify and develop their strengths. Adams emphasizes the importance of hard work, perseverance, and dedication in achieving success in life. He encourages the graduates to use their education to make a positive impact on society and to strive for excellence in all their endeavors. The book is a timeless piece of literature that continues to inspire and motivate readers to this day.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: 1167172353
• ISBN13: 9781167172359
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"