[129] "The Life of Lincoln," by Nicolay and Hay, is a book that has very strong claims to the attention of every American, and every lover of liberty, greatness, nobility, and kindliness. (U. S., 19th cent.)
Grant's "Memoirs" deserves reading for similar reasons. The great General lived an epic, and wrote a classic. (U. S. 19th cent.)
[130] Read Carlyle's "Life of John Sterling," "Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches," and "Heroes and Hero Worship." (Eng., 19th cent.)
Renan's "Life of Christ." (France, 19th cent.)
[131] Canon Farrar's little "Life of Dante" is, considering its brevity, one of the best things in this department. (Eng., 19th cent.)
[132] Emerson's "Representative Men" most strongly stirs thought and inspires the resolution. (U. S., 19th cent.)
[133] "The Portrait Collection of the Hundred Greatest Men," published by Sampson, Low, & Co., 1879.
[134] Read Parton's "Sketches of Men of Progress." (U. S., 19th cent.)
[135] "Lights of Two Centuries." (U. S., 19th cent.)