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Silas Strong

Silas Strong

By: Irving Bacheller
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 In Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper syndicate in the U.S., invites readers to reflect on the balance between progress and preservation.Copyright Biographies 2.0
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  • 36 - Silas Strong by Irving Bacheller

    36 - Silas Strong by Irving Bacheller
    Aug 19 2025
    In Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper syndicate in the U.S., invites readers to reflect on the balance between progress and preservation.
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    7 mins
  • 35 - Silas Strong by Irving Bacheller

    35 - Silas Strong by Irving Bacheller
    Aug 19 2025
    In Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper syndicate in the U.S., invites readers to reflect on the balance between progress and preservation.
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    9 mins
  • 34 - Silas Strong by Irving Bacheller

    34 - Silas Strong by Irving Bacheller
    Aug 19 2025
    In Silas Strong, the author shares a poignant narrative that reveals the somber tale of the wilderness through the eyes of a woodsman. Silas Strong, a passionate guardian of his beloved forest, grapples with the relentless tide of modernization that threatens to erase the beauty of his natural surroundings. With a strong desire to impart the value of nature to the younger generation, Silas takes it upon himself to teach them the importance of appreciating the gifts of the earth. This rich story, penned by Addison Irving Bacheller, an influential American journalist and writer who pioneered the first modern newspaper syndicate in the U.S., invites readers to reflect on the balance between progress and preservation.
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    12 mins
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