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Silas Strong

Silas Strong

Written by: Irving Bacheller
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In Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper syndicate in the U.S., invites readers to reflect on the balance between progress and preservation.Copyright Biographies 2.0 Art Social Sciences
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  • Tales of Daring and Danger-G. A. Henty

    Tales of Daring and Danger-G. A. Henty
    Aug 19 2026
    In Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper syndicate in the U.S., invites readers to reflect on the balance between progress and preservation.
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    2 hrs and 57 mins
  • Rising of the Tide-Ida M. Tarbell

    Rising of the Tide-Ida M. Tarbell
    Aug 18 2026
    In Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper syndicate in the U.S., invites readers to reflect on the balance between progress and preservation.
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    9 hrs and 32 mins
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    Sonnets of John Keats-John Keats
    Aug 17 2026
    In Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper syndicate in the U.S., invites readers to reflect on the balance between progress and preservation.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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