This pleasant little book concerning the famous and well-loved woman whose "autumn was all Indian Summer," comes from the pen of a sympathetic daughter. The daily routine in the life of a distinguished person is of interest to a limited public only; but in the present case, this medium is successfully employed to convey a clear impression of the spiritual charm of that "family champagne" whose motto was, "To learn, to teach, to serve, and to enjoy. -"The Twentieth Century Magazine," Vol. 5 [1912] The last five years of ...
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This pleasant little book concerning the famous and well-loved woman whose "autumn was all Indian Summer," comes from the pen of a sympathetic daughter. The daily routine in the life of a distinguished person is of interest to a limited public only; but in the present case, this medium is successfully employed to convey a clear impression of the spiritual charm of that "family champagne" whose motto was, "To learn, to teach, to serve, and to enjoy. -"The Twentieth Century Magazine," Vol. 5 [1912] The last five years of Mrs. Howe's long life were fruitful in happy toil. If one learns the admirable lesson offered by this life, always busy, always joyful, always forgetful of herself in service for others, a long step will be taken in character-building. A portrait accompanies the little book and she .vs an aged face glowing with spirit and thought. -"The Outlook," Vol. 99 [1911]
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