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THE BOOK OF FRIENDSHIP A LITTLE MANUAL OF COMRADESHIP By REGINALD WRIGHT KAUFFMAN PHILADELPHIA HENRY ALTEMUS COMPANY
THE BOOK OF FRIENDSHIP
THE BOOK OF FRIENDSHIP
A warm, reflective guide opens with lyrical musings on what it truly means to be a friend, comparing companionship to a treasured vase or a sheltering tree. The author weaves together poetry, modest anecdotes, and straightforward counsel, showing how love, honesty, and shared adversity shape the strongest bonds. Early chapters caution against shallow alliances and highlight the quiet power of loyalty that endures without fanfare.
The tone remains conversational yet thoughtful, inviting listeners to pause and examine their own relationships. Practical advice on giving, receiving, and maintaining trust sits beside vivid metaphors that make abstract ideas feel concrete. Designed as a compact manual, the book offers timeless encouragement to nurture friendships that grow, forgive, and stand firm through life’s inevitable challenges.
Language
en
Duration
~27 minutes (26K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-06-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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