1891 THE AMERICAN CITIZEN, 1st Edition. By Charles F Dole Rare Hardcover Antique

Description: Beautiful 1st Edition 1891 antique hardcover book titled "THE AMERICAN CITIZEN" by Charles F. Dole. Highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Published in 1891 by D.C. Heath & Co. in Boston Massachusetts this hardcover book is a 1st EDITION, and a valuable addition to any collection! J.S. Cushing & Co. -Berwick & Smith. The book covers topics such as law and government, American (US) history and culture etc. It features very special attributes. Priceless wisdom from the early American culture, having political wisdom! Includes Author Dedication; “TO AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP after the type of Washington, the Adamses, and Lincoln, noble, devoted, disinterested, magnanimous, fearless, reverent this book is dedicated.” Books for Reference; The Constitution of the United States; and Franklin's Speech on the Last Day of the Constitutional Convention: From Madison's Journal. 320 pages plus an additional 20 page rear section consisting of the Constitution, etc. as per above. "There seems to be a growing demand for the more adequate teaching of morals in the schools, especially with reference to the making of good citizens. But it is difficult to teach morals directly, or apart from the concrete subjects about which moral questions grow. Neither can sound morals be taught at all, without the touch of enthusiasm. We have, however, in the great and interesting subjects of the conduct of goverments, business, and society, precisely the kind of material to furnish us indirectly with innumerable moral examples. The consideration of the public good, the welfare of the nation, or the interests of mankind, lies in the very region where patriotic emotion and moral enthusiasm are most naturally kindled. Only a few scholars can be expected to go to college or to take a thorough course in Political Economy and Politics. But all must become citizens with the responsibility of acting in private or public upon various grave and difficult problems. They ought not, surely, to meet these problems without some intelligent and serious view of their meaning. Every intelligent boy or girl, indeed, may be presumed to wish to know the facts about the goverment of our country and our social institutions. The object of this book, however, is not merely to state these facts, but also to illustrate the moral principles which underlie the life of civilized men. The thoughtful scholar asks to know why we establish and maintain certain methods and usages. He can much more willingly honor the usage or obey the law after he has seen that it is founded in justice. If he can percieve the purpose, namely, the good of the whole, which all useful methods or customs are meant to serve; if he can be helped to understand that respect and obedience for established rules and usages will distinctly enhance human welfare and happiness; if he can catch the spirit of friendliness, which ennobles social intercourse and public service; if meanwhile he can see what faults and perils threaten society and demand the patriotic effort of each generation he will thus be prepared for that which is the aim of all education - to be a good citizen. For information alone is obviously of little value unless our boys and girls have acquired a decided moral impulse. Good antique condition light maroon cloth hardcover boards, maroon cloth spine, maroon front cover lettering, and gold spine lettering.

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Location: Canby, Oregon

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