Training of an American

By Burton J. Hendrick

Book Overview

""Training of an American"" is a memoir written by Burton J. Hendrick, detailing his life and experiences growing up in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers Hendrick's childhood in rural Ohio, his education at Yale University, and his career as a journalist and historian. Throughout the book, Hendrick reflects on the values and ideals that shaped his upbringing, including hard work, self-reliance, and patriotism. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities he faced as a young man in a rapidly changing America, including the rise of industrialization, the emergence of new technologies, and the impact of World War I. Ultimately, ""Training of an American"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent American figure and provides valuable insights into the social, cultural, and political landscape of the early 20th century.1928. The earlier life and letters of Walter H. Page 1855-1913. This work's purpose is to complete the biography of Water H. Page. Page's life in the United States was of great interest and great significance. It was an era that witnessed the transformation of the backward Civil War South into a progressive part of the united country and Page played an important role in this transformation. He was a partner in the publishing company of Doubleday, Page and Co. and wrote several books, some under the pseudonym Nicholas Worth. This biography takes us up to the time that Page was an ambassador to Great Britain, when he urged the United States to intervene in World War I.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: 1162592664
• ISBN13: 9781162592664
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 2.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"