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Elbert Hubbard's Scrap Book: Containing the Inspired and Inspiring Selections, Gathered During a Lifetime of Discriminating Reading for His Own Use
A vast collection of more than seven hundred quotations meant to inspire genius, this scrapbook contains favored sayings of the late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century essayist Elbert Hubbard.
241 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1923
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Elbert Hubbard
2,607Ìýbooks385ÌýfollowersElbert Green Hubbard was an American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher. He was an influential exponent of the Arts and Crafts movement and is, perhaps, most famous for his essay A Message to Garcia.
Also known as Fra Elbert Green, for the magazine he edited, Fra.
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September 19, 2008
I have the original 1923 leather covered version of this AMAZING work. It was a gift from my mentor and although I have not finished reading it cover-to-cover, I already LOVE, LOVE,LOVE this book. It is the very essence of what readers like myself do... we collect the "nuggets" of truth that we connect with and put them in a safe place where we can re-visit them from time to time.
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May 18, 2009Wow. Old Books!
I really enjoyed this. A collection of quotes and insights from some old traditionalist from the early to mid 1900's.
I really enjoyed this. A collection of quotes and insights from some old traditionalist from the early to mid 1900's.
December 23, 2023
This 1923 publication is almost a work of art, an exercise in craftsmanship no longer seen in modern publishing. Using heavy paper embellished with wonderful graphics, all tied up (literally) in a tightly bound volume, it’s a prime example of the beauty of old-fashioned letterpress printing. It was created by the Roycrofters, a community composed of arts and craftspeople in East Aurora, New York. Elbert Hubbard was the community’s founder, and it is his beliefs which make up the purpose of this book, a “scrapbook� of the most elegant kind.
What inspired Elbert Hubbard should set other pulses to beating. What stimulated and uplifted him should furnish others with strength for the struggle against the eroding sameness of the workaday world.
The book follows a specific standard in that there is a main essay to start a page (from various authors) with a poem centered in the middle of the page (from various poets) with little entrails of quotes (from various historical figures) toward the end of the page. This means everything is pushed together in a way that modern readers are most likely not used to seeing, but it works. This also requires taking a longer time to read, for the eye wants to finish the main essay before seeing the poem and then the remainders. Sometimes the reader cheats and looks at everything, but it’s best measured in teaspoons of words rather than tablespoons. As I went along, I enjoyed picking out little bits of gold.
Happiness grows at our own firesides, and is not to be picked in strangers� gardens.
- Douglas Jerrold
Hubbard’s goal with his community was to have a profound influence on the Arts and Crafts Movement within the United States. Even the handmade furniture by the local craftspeople was sold in the Sears & Roebuck Catalogue. Elbert Hubbard wanted people to get back to basics and to appreciate the hard work that leads to satisfying accomplishments. In reading through this book, he seemed to appreciate the little things that made life worthy, something we all seem to have lost some time ago.
The happiest heart that ever beat
Was in some quiet breast
That found the common daylight sweet,
And left to Heaven the rest.
- John Vance Cheney
Elbert Hubbard continued to build the Roycroft community until 1915 when he and his wife took passage on the ill-fated RMS Lusitania. They sank with the ship. Although his son took over the management of the group, a gradual decline began and eventually ended in the dissolution of the Roycrofters. The actual buildings and grounds of the group still survive and are known as the Roycroft Campus. Should I ever travel that way, I would very much like to see this historical landmark.
Book Season = Year Round (glad grace)
What inspired Elbert Hubbard should set other pulses to beating. What stimulated and uplifted him should furnish others with strength for the struggle against the eroding sameness of the workaday world.
The book follows a specific standard in that there is a main essay to start a page (from various authors) with a poem centered in the middle of the page (from various poets) with little entrails of quotes (from various historical figures) toward the end of the page. This means everything is pushed together in a way that modern readers are most likely not used to seeing, but it works. This also requires taking a longer time to read, for the eye wants to finish the main essay before seeing the poem and then the remainders. Sometimes the reader cheats and looks at everything, but it’s best measured in teaspoons of words rather than tablespoons. As I went along, I enjoyed picking out little bits of gold.
Happiness grows at our own firesides, and is not to be picked in strangers� gardens.
- Douglas Jerrold
Hubbard’s goal with his community was to have a profound influence on the Arts and Crafts Movement within the United States. Even the handmade furniture by the local craftspeople was sold in the Sears & Roebuck Catalogue. Elbert Hubbard wanted people to get back to basics and to appreciate the hard work that leads to satisfying accomplishments. In reading through this book, he seemed to appreciate the little things that made life worthy, something we all seem to have lost some time ago.
The happiest heart that ever beat
Was in some quiet breast
That found the common daylight sweet,
And left to Heaven the rest.
- John Vance Cheney
Elbert Hubbard continued to build the Roycroft community until 1915 when he and his wife took passage on the ill-fated RMS Lusitania. They sank with the ship. Although his son took over the management of the group, a gradual decline began and eventually ended in the dissolution of the Roycrofters. The actual buildings and grounds of the group still survive and are known as the Roycroft Campus. Should I ever travel that way, I would very much like to see this historical landmark.
Book Season = Year Round (glad grace)
January 12, 2015
Read this and then go to work on making your own "scrap book". Not like what we think of as scrapbooking today, but a file of quotes and short stories and inspirational items that help keep you on track.
January 21, 2016
This is a book I have had for quite a while. It is a collection of interesting sayings. It is a book that I keep on my night stand and continue to read. Hubbard and hid wife were on the Lusitania when it sank. Rather than be parted they returned to their state room. One of my favorite books.
November 7, 2007
I can never seem to finish this book, as it is a collection of short essays, poems, letters, etc. Some are very engaging, some not. It is still on my bedstand, and has been for the past 12 months.
November 30, 2008
What is this fascination with what page I'm on? As if I read all books in some sort of pre-ordained sequential order. Pah!
March 13, 2020
This is such a great book-uplifting, inspiring, challenging---It has the Spirit of the Nation behind it--not to be read like a textbook--can be picked up anywhere and sampled---Quotes and Poetry that embrace the Soul.......
October 10, 2007
I came across an old paper edition of this in a used bookstore in Maine. I loved it and gave it away to a friend. I didn't know it was going to be so hard to find another used copy. Then, when my Aunt Liberty passed away (at the age of 100, born on the Fourth of July in the year 1900), I got a bunch of her books. This was one of them. A leather bound edition. It is somewhat crumbly, but the words are just as uplifting and dear to my soul.
July 13, 2007
Excellent source for quotes. I had never heard of Elbert Hubbard before finding this book on the discounted rack at Barnes and Noble. Definately a good find! Hubbard was a publisher and craftsman. This book is a compilation of his ventures, favorite exerpts of books, quotes, etc. I believe it is out of print and feel very lucky to have a copy of this in my book collection!
March 10, 2011
My copy of this book orignally belonged to my grandmother and was passed to me by my mother. I am a third generation lover of Mr. Hubbard's collection of ideas, prose and quotes. This book is a treasure trove and still feels current and relevant, although it was published in 1923. I think it should be a part of every thinking person's library.
February 8, 2018
This is a scrap book history of news Items poems and observations of the late 1800's and our early 1900 "s history. There is a lot of interesting articles. Too may to mention. I have read it twice and I do enjoy it. I have quoted a few of them from time to time on my Facebook page. I do recommend it id you like reading about the past. Good coffee table book.
February 2, 2024
Rarely can a book transcend a century's worth of scrutiny, but this does it. Self-proclaimed socialist and anarchist Elbert Hubbard (of the wealthy Roycroft furniture and publishing houses) spent his life in the pursuit of higher knowledge and cobbled together this beautiful collection of notable quotations, simple musings, parables, poems, and stories as a hymn of love to the world and the poetry of our inherent human connection.
Shelved as 'abandoned-yuck'
February 27, 2024I have a beautiful copy of this book that belonged to my printer grandfather. I thought I should read it, but after slogging half way through, I’ve decided to let it go. A couple gems, but not worth the rest of the pretentious junk.
June 25, 2021
Could benefit from some topical sorting. Many selections are long on words and short on sense.
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