
A compassionate portrait unfolds as a wandering man reaches the doors of the Self Master Colony, a haven where outcasts are welcomed without question. Through a series of true‑to‑life sketches, the book follows his hesitant steps toward a community of itinerant “monks” who have turned broken habits into purposeful work, sharing their humor, hardships, and quiet resilience.
Each vignette offers a glimpse into the everyday struggles and small triumphs of these men—whether they’re tending a kitchen stove, building simple homes, or confronting old vices. The narratives highlight the transformative power of honest self‑examination and the supportive fellowship that helps them rebuild lives, inviting listeners to feel both the weight of their past and the hope that steadies their present.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (85K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Christopher Wright and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2016-01-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

Best known for My Monks of Vagabondia, this early-20th-century writer drew on hands-on social work with homeless and struggling men to tell unusually direct, humane stories. His work mixes reform, sympathy, and firsthand observation in a way that still feels striking.
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