It's a Good Old World

by Bruce Barton

7 chapters3h 20mEnglish1920

About this book

In this collection of essays, Bruce Barton, considered to be among the most influential advertising men of the 20th century, uses history, religion and current events of the 1920s to teach common sense ideals. From Jesus to Beethoven to Napoleon to Abraham Lincoln, Barton uses stories of great individuals to encourage the reader to make the most of life and at the same time to build strong character traits. (Summary by Stephen Escalera)

Chapters (7)

1Essays: Preface - #7 ("Between Ourselves" - "First Have a Look")

1824

2Essays: #8 - #14 ("Why Not Use Our Island" - "It's a Moving Picture World")

1530

3Essays: #15 - #21 ("Are You Industrious" - "I Have Always Had a Soft Spot")

1666

4Essays: #22 - #28 ("And He Goeth" - "Put Great Men to Work")

1595

5Essays: #29 - #34 ("Hezekiah is Dead" - "What Makes Medium-sized")

1402

6Essays: #35 - #42 ("The Greatest Sporting Proposition" - "When Men Come Up")

1838

7Essays: #43 - #51 ("If You Can't Fall in Love" - "And a Dog Runs Out")

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It's a Good Old World

About this book

Chapters (7)

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