Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of the Innumerable Company and Other Sketches is a collection of short stories and essays written by David Starr Jordan, an American ichthyologist, educator, and peace activist. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing the titular story of the Innumerable Company, a group of souls who gather together to share their experiences and knowledge about life and the universe. The story is a philosophical exploration of the nature of existence, consciousness, and the meaning of life.The second part of the book contains a series of essays and sketches that cover a wide range of topics, from science and nature to politics and social issues. Some of the essays are autobiographical, chronicling Jordan's own experiences and reflections on life, while others are more analytical and critical of contemporary society. The essays touch on themes such as education, evolution, religion, and the role of science in modern society.Overall, The Story of the Innumerable Company and Other Sketches is a thought-provoking and insightful collection of writings that offers a glimpse into the mind of a brilliant thinker and writer. Jordan's prose is elegant and eloquent, and his ideas are both profound and accessible. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, science, and the human condition.1896. Jordan was President of Leland Stanford Junior University. This volume is made up of separate sketches, historical or allegorical, having in some degree a bond of union in the idea of the higher sacrifice. Contents: The Story of the Innumerable Company; The Story of the Passion; The California of the Padre; The Conquest of Jupiter Pen; The Last of the Puritans; A Knight of the Order of Poets; Nature-Study and Moral Culture; The Higher Sacrifice; and The Bubbles of Saki.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
