Elbert Hubbard has 7 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 7 narrators. The most-rated is The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to Be One.
A Message to Garcia
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"A Message to Garcia" is an inspirational essay by Elbert Hubbard, and was first published in 1899. It highlights the value of individual initiative and uses, as its primary example, a dramatized account of a brave feat performed by an American soldier, Andrew S. Rowan, just before the Spanish-American War. The narrative describes Rowan carrying a message from President William McKinley to General Calixto García, a leader of the Cuban insurgents in the mountains of Cuba. The essay has been published in book form and reprinted in many anthologies of inspirational literature.
Public Domain (P)2019 Museum Audiobooks
Elbert Hubbard: A Treasury of Insights, Inspirations, and Provocations
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Discover America's forgotten sage. This is a new anthology of Elbert Hubbard's most insightful, inspiring, and provocative writings, edited and introduced by Sam Torode. Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915) was a philosopher, entrepreneur, and leader of the arts and crafts movement in America. One of the most widely read authors of his day, his work fell into obscurity in the decades after he perished in the sinking of the Lusitania at the outset of WWI. This audiobook aims to bring Elbert Hubbard back into the limelight. Hubbard might have been the world's first blogger and tweeter - these 120 short essays plus many aphorisms reveal a writer far ahead of his time. This audiobook includes Hubbard's revolutionary ideas on women's equality, free thought versus religion, the school system, opposing the war machine, and much, much more.
©2016 Sam Torode (P)2016 Sam Torode
A Message to Garcia
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A Message to Garcia, written by legendary author Elbert Hubbard, is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest books of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of listeners. For many, A Message to Garcia is required reading (or listening) for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Elbert Hubbard is highly recommended. A Message to Garcia should be a part of everyone's personal library.
Public Domain (P)2005 Gildan
A Message to Garcia
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History's Greatest Motivational Lesson: Now in a Definitive Edition with Gems of Wisdom from Elbert Hubbard This remarkably concise, powerful statement on what makes a person successful remains as relevant today as when it was written more than a century ago. If you take seriously the principle of Elbert Hubbard's A Message to Garcia, you will become the indispensable, productive, successful, and respected person you have always wished to be. All that is required is for you to "carry a message to Garcia" - which means to do a job simply as it should be done. Discover for yourself the incredible power hidden in this one step. This edition of A Message to Garcia surpasses other volumes because it includes short passages of life advice from Hubbard that elucidate his message and demonstrate how to put it into action. Selected and introduced by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz, this slender volume offers a life-changing journey into a single idea that can make all the difference in your earning power, effectiveness, and success. The Condensed Classics Library "40 Minutes to a New You".
©2016 Mitch Horowitz (P)2016 Gildan Media LLC
A Message to Garcia
Summary
A Message to Garcia is a widely distributed essay written by Elbert Hubbard in 1899, expressing the value of individual initiative and conscientiousness in work. As its primary example, the essay uses a dramatized version of a daring escapade performed by an American soldier, 1st Lt. Andrew S. Rowan, just prior to the Spanish-American War. The essay describes Rowan carrying a message from President William McKinley to Gen. Calixto García, a leader of the Cuban insurgents, somewhere in the mountain fastness of Cuba; no one knew where. The essay contrasts Rowan's self-driven effort against "the imbecility of the average man - the inability or unwillingness to concentrate on a thing and do it." This audiobook contains various other writings by Elbert Hubbard, primarily dealing with every day life events, such as overcoming obstacles and obtaining success.
Public Domain (P)2018 Helder Media
A Message to Garcia
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A Message to Garcia is an inspirational essay that was was wildly popular, which has sold over 40 million copies, and has been translated into 37 languages. The essay celebrates the initiative of a soldier who is given a daunting mission. He does not object, ask questions, or request help but simply finds a way to accomplish it. Through this essay, Hubbard encourages the reader to apply this attitude to his own life as a sure way to success. Its wide popularity even today reflects the general appeal of self-reliance and energetic problem solving in American culture.
Public Domain (P)2009 Jimcin Recordings
The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to Be One
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Also includes the Bonus Book A Message to Garcia by Elbert Hubbard A classic parable of ambition and entrepreneurial spirit that has imparted key lessons in success to generations of listeners. First published in 1921, Peter B. Kyne’s The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to Be One is a humorous parable of determination and ambition that has proved itself to be a timeless classic, inspiring listeners to approach their goals - whether personal or professional - with tenacity and dedication. The Go-Getter tells the story of Bill Clegg, an ambitious young salesman, who is set on a seemingly impossible task when his boss, a crusty old-timer named Cappy Riggs, decides to test his mettle. Charismatic and incredibly determined, Bill charmed his way into Riggs’s employment and is resolved to meet his boss’s expectations - no matter what may ensue. Along the way, Clegg develops and demonstrates the critical values of drive, determination, honesty, and integrity. With delightfully old-fashioned prose and a modern message of drive and determination, The Go-Getter is a truly timeless illustration of the perseverance and resolve that are required to fuel true ambition. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Essentials
Public Domain (P)2020 Macmillan Audio