Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great is a collection of biographical essays written by Elbert Hubbard. The book is divided into several parts, each focusing on a different historical figure, including Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and William Shakespeare.

Hubbard's writing is engaging and provides insight into the lives and accomplishments of these influential figures. He delves into their personal lives, beliefs, and character traits, painting a vivid picture of who they were beyond their historical achievements.

One of the strengths of the book is Hubbard's ability to bring these figures to life and make them relatable to contemporary readers. His writing style is concise, yet rich in detail, making it easy to follow and engaging to read.

Overall, Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great is a compelling collection that offers valuable lessons and inspiration from some of history's most notable individuals. It serves as a reminder of the power of perseverance, dedication, and moral integrity in achieving greatness.

Book Description:

Elbert Hubbard visits the homes of authors, politicians, poets, philosophers and other prestigious people. If they are still living he speaks with them about their work. If they are dead he reflects on how their surroundings may have influenced them. These short essays are part biography, part interview and part pontification of Hubbard's opinion of the subject and their oeuvre.

In this volume he reflects on his own life, as well as on those of George Eliot, Thomas Carlyle, John Ruskin, William E. Gladstone, J.M.W. Turner, Jonathan Swift, Walt Whitman, Victor Hugo, William Wordsworth, William M. Thackeray, Charles Dickens, Oliver Goldsmith, William Shakespeare and Thomas A. Edison.