Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-27
ELIJAH KELLOGG.
The Man and His Work = Interesting
Book by w. n. Mitchell.

The Man and His Work = Interesting
Book by w. ID. Mitchell.
In response to q long and urgent de-
mand from the vast number whom Elijah
Kellogg cheered, entertained and helped.
Prof. Mitchell, OF Bowdo,n college, has
prepared what mas seemed to be the best
possible way OF presenting what he calls
"a mbrsncern o: life so versatile in
talents, so many sided in its activities,
and so rich In what IL gave to the world.
The resulting volume 10 In two distinct
parts, each composite. The fret presents
series of chapters, each by one who by
circumstances or investigation ID especi-
ally qualified to treat OF that period OF
the life OF the must revered man.
Rev. George Lewis begins by writing OF
"Elijsh Kellogg, the Boy. Prof. Chap
man, OF Bowdoin college, then takes up
this thread OF the narrative with the
sketch entitled college and Seminary.
Prof. Mitchell then continues the life
story by telling of "Esriy Harpsweil
Days..
Tine memorable work at the Bethel in
Boston is told by George Kimbali. one
who as an ardent young helper was close
to Mr.. Kellogg, In paper entitled "Tte
Seaman's FRIEND, and further giimpses
OF his power are given by Judge William
Oliver Clough in LAS Seen through a
Boys Eyes,, being entertaining account
OF the recollections OF the writer, then
young clerk In Boston, of the manner
and methods OF a beloved leader.
The next period, kellogg, the Author, ,
Guiding portion OF the long life OF the
honored subject Of the volume is given
under the title, "Lsst Days in Hsrpsweii,"
and nearly alt drawn from earnest and
often athletic entries ia his own journal.
rhen follows an able and excellent
chapter Of general "Remsn,scences". by
zen. Joshua l.. Cnam nerisin, former gov
ernor of Mstpe, and ex president of Bow
doin, and the last tribute to his career on
earth, given by Rev. Abiei Holmes
Wright.
The Effect OF this treatment Is to give an
sli-rouDd narrative OF ElIsh Keilogg's
life superior 10 that which could be given
by any one person, however gifted or
we'll Uniformed, aud the whole makes
unique biography IS valuable as 1t is in
teresting.
The second portion OF the book begins
with "Decis mations'', containing I e i'm
mortal 'spsrtscus, "Regulus," "virgin-
ias," and others, dear to every school,
boy for two generations. but never before
gathered into one place. Then follow
choice examples OF his varied talents
under the heads "Speeches.n "Sermons,"
"verse" and Miscellaneous"
The oook closes with list OF his TWEEN
ty-pine famous books for the young, still
regarded as the very best residing a boy
can have prepared In he order In which
they were written. The sixteen full p, z )
illustrations consist OF five good por-
traits OF Euiah Kellogg at various sges
from foriy-tbree to eighty-six, and other
reproductions of portraits and photo
graphs OF persons closely connected with
his life.
No effort has been spared to secure that
which would best serve the purpose in
view, snd the greatest care has been taken
to have the mechanical exeeiience of the
book worthy OF its contents, and the
large, clear type and good paper and
binding have been chosen that the work
may the better serve the many who want
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