Four Minute Essays

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For the first time in nearly 100 years, selections from Dr. Frank Crane's popular series of Four-Minute Essays are available once again to the public. One of the most admired writers of the early twentieth century, Dr. Crane published a series of columns on moral issues that are as important today as they were then. Remnants of his works have survived in the form of popular quotes and thoughts, and the reader is sure to relate to and even recognize essays such as:RustClean BusinessMule PowerEfficiencyIt Takes GritA Real ManIron in the SoulIdeals

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