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The Questions Of The Day [essays] By The Creature Of An Hour

The Questions Of The Day [essays] By The Creature Of An Hour

Charles Girdlestone

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9781277614428
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'The Questions Of The Day' presents a collection of thought-provoking essays by Charles Girdlestone, originally published in 1874. This compilation offers readers a glimpse into the pressing social, political, and religious debates of the Victorian era. Girdlestone, writing under the pseudonym 'The Creature of an Hour,' engages with topics ranging from the role of government and the nature of society to the complexities of religious belief and moral conduct. These essays provide a valuable historical perspective on the challenges and concerns that shaped 19th-century England. Girdlestone’s insightful commentary and eloquent prose make this collection a compelling read for anyone interested in understanding the intellectual landscape of the past and its relevance to the present.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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