Hamilton Wright Mabie

Hamilton Wright Mabie

Here's what I can tell you about Hamilton Wright Mabie:

Life and Background

  • Lived from December 13, 1846, to December 31, 1916 (70 years old).
  • Born in Cold Spring, New York.
  • Part of a wealthy family with Scottish and English ancestry.

Education and Career

  • Briefly attended Columbia Law School but never practiced law.
  • Graduated from Williams College.
  • Became a prominent essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer.
  • Served as an editor for influential publications.
  • Lectured on a wide range of topics, including literature, culture, and social issues.
  • Promoted international understanding, particularly through his role as an exchange professor in Japan.

Legacy

  • Known for his engaging writing style that covered educational, religious, ethical, and social themes.
  • His work impacted readers of his generation and beyond.
  • Compiled and edited collections of myths, fairy tales, and other stories for children, making them accessible to a wider audience ([Examples: Myths Every Child Should Know, Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know]).


Found 7 books in total
Myths That Every Child Should Know
"Myths That Every Child Should Know" by Hamilton Wright Mabie and Blanche Ostertag is...
Legends That Every Child Should Know; a Selection of the Great Legends of All Times for Young People
"Legends That Every Child Should Know; a Selection of the Great Legends of All Times...
Heroes Every Child Should Know
Hamilton Wright Mabie's "Heroes Every Child Should Know" is a compilation of stories...
Folk Tales Every Child Should Know
"Folk Tales Every Child Should Know, " edited by Hamilton Wright Mabie, is a...
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know
"Famous Stories Every Child Should Know, " edited by Hamilton Wright Mabie, is an...
Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know
"Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know, " edited by Hamilton Wright Mabie, is a curated...
Childhood's Favorites and Fairy Stories
Childhood's Favorites and Fairy Stories, edited by William Byron Forbush, Edward...
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