A Brief Memoir of the Life of John F Slater of Norwich Connecticut 1815 to 18
A Brief Memoir of the Life of John F Slater of Norwich Connecticut 1815 to 18
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Few men have had an aversion so severe and un- compromising to unfairness and to doubtful ])ractices. His opportunities for speculation were many, but he carefully held himself aloof from all but the legitimate channels of trade. He gathered fortune by honorable methods — a fact of some significance to those who handle his munificent trust, and a significant fact to those who are helped to manhood and cul- ture by it. The hands which created this noble foundation were clean hands.
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Mr. Slate...r, as may be inferred from what has been said, was a man of wide intelligence, peculiarly receptive and iios- pitable to truth. To his strong Puritan sense of right and devotion to principle, he added that larger interest in the MEMOIR. 7 world and the age in which he lived, which gives scope and breadth to thought, and defends against mere local and pro- vincial sympathies. And yet he was a public-spirited citizen in his adopted city, jealous of its good name, generous toward its charities. Toward his country he was patriotic and loyal, interested in its politics and its legislation.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Few men have had an aversion so severe and un- compromising to unfairness and to doubtful ])ractices. His opportunities for speculation were many, but he carefully held himself aloof from all but the legitimate channels of trade. He gathered fortune by honorable methods — a fact of some significance to those who handle his munificent trust, and a significant fact to those who are helped to manhood and cul- ture by it. The hands which created this noble foundation were clean hands.
II.
Mr. Slate...r, as may be inferred from what has been said, was a man of wide intelligence, peculiarly receptive and iios- pitable to truth. To his strong Puritan sense of right and devotion to principle, he added that larger interest in the MEMOIR. 7 world and the age in which he lived, which gives scope and breadth to thought, and defends against mere local and pro- vincial sympathies. And yet he was a public-spirited citizen in his adopted city, jealous of its good name, generous toward its charities. Toward his country he was patriotic and loyal, interested in its politics and its legislation.
What to read after A Brief Memoir of the Life of John F Slater of Norwich Connecticut 1815 to 18?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Samuel H Howe to read onlineMoreLess
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