The Silver Arrow E-Book

Elbert Hubbard

• Herausgeber: Booksell-Verlag
• Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Beschreibung

In "The Silver Arrow," Elbert Hubbard presents a captivating allegorical tale steeped in the themes of individuality and the quest for truth. Written in a style reminiscent of philosophical fables, the narrative unveils the journey of a young man who, equipped with a unique arrow'Äîsymbolizing insight and self-awareness'Äîsets out to confront societal mores and the conformity that shrouds his existence. Hubbard's prose is imbued with sincerity and wit, drawing from his belief in the power of personal vision and the importance of seeking one's path amidst a culture of sameness. Elbert Hubbard, a prominent American writer and philosopher of the early 20th century, was known for his advocacy of arts and crafts movements. His experiences as a social reformer and entrepreneur informed his belief in self-reliance and the significance of individual thought, motivating him to craft narratives that challenge the status quo. Through his writing, he sought to impact readers'Äô lives, urging them to embrace their uniqueness and question societal constraints. "The Silver Arrow" is not merely a story but a call to introspection and authenticity, making it an essential read for anyone seeking inspiration to break free from societal shackles. Hubbard's timeless message resonates with contemporary readers grappling with the complexities of identity and conformity, urging them to reflect on their own journeys toward self-discovery.

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Elbert Hubbard

The Silver Arrow

Published by Good Press, 2019

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EAN 4057664647610

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PART TWO

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On Thursday, October Twenty-ninth, Sixteen Hundred Eighteen, at the Tower of London, the curtain fell on the fifth act of the life of Sir Walter Raleigh. It was a public holiday for all London.

The morning was cold and foggy.

Sir Walter was kept standing on the scaffold while the headsman ground his axe, the delay being for the amusement and edification of the people assembled. The High Sheriff approached the man who was so soon to die, and asked if there was not some last message he wished to send to some one. Sir Walter took from his neck a gold chain and locket. He handed them to the Sheriff and said, "Send these by a trusty messenger to Virginia Dare by the first ship that sails for the New World."

Sir Walter's frame shook in the cold, dank fog, and the Sheriff offered to bring a brazier of coals, but the great man proudly drew his cloak about him and said: "It is the ague I contracted in America. I will soon be cured of it!" And he laid his proud head, gray in the service of his country, calmly on the block, as if to say, "There now, take that, it is all I have left to give!"

Among the crowd that pushed, jostled, leered and looked was one Oliver Cromwell, short, swart and strong, a country youth who had come up to London to make his fortune. And Oliver Cromwell there and then made a vow that he would dedicate his life to the death of tyranny. So died Sir Walter Raleigh.

And Oliver Cromwell went forth to meet Fate as Destiny had willed.

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The Indian woman who rescued Virginia Dare was Wahceta, wife of Manteno, the Croatoan chief.

This Indian woman had other children of her own, some almost grown up, and when she brought this little white waif into their midst they gazed in awe and wonderment, and exclaimed, "White Doe!" And this was the name given by common consent to the little intruder.

Wahceta cared for the babe as if it were her very own.

The helplessness of the little guest made an appeal to Wahceta, and she guarded her charge with jealous eyes, and a love that she had never manifested for her own children. Manteno looked on and shrugged his shoulders in half token of fear, for a white doe was a thing to be feared, since the superstition was that it was sent by the Great Spirit as a warning.

Hunters to this day are familiar with the occasional appearance of a white deer—an albino—one of Nature's sports, like the proverbial black sheep, to be found in every flock of white ones.