Cogitations Of A Crank, At Three Score Years And Ten (1903)
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ISBN10: 1163887153
ISBN13: 9781163887158
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163887158
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Cogitations Of A Crank, At Three Score Years And Ten is a book written by Septimus Winner and first published in 1903. The book is a collection of essays and musings on a variety of topics, ranging from politics and religion to literature and art.Winner, who was a prolific songwriter and composer, uses his unique perspective as a crank (a term used in the early 1900s to describe someone who was eccentric or unconventional) to offer his opinions on the world around him. He reflects on the changes he has seen in society over his lifetime and offers his thoughts on how to improve the world.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different topic. In the section on politics, Winner discusses the role of government and the importance of individual freedom. He also shares his views on the American Civil War and the impact it had on the country.In the section on religion, Winner explores his own beliefs and discusses the role of religion in society. He also reflects on the concept of God and the afterlife.The section on literature and art includes Winner's thoughts on various authors and artists, as well as his own experiences as a songwriter and composer. He shares his opinions on the importance of creativity and the arts in society.Overall, Cogitations Of A Crank, At Three Score Years And Ten provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of an unconventional thinker at the turn of the 20th century. Winner's unique perspective and thoughtful musings make this book a compelling read for anyone interested in history, politics, religion, literature, or art.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.
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