A Plea for Progress: Enforced and Illustrated by a Short Dissertation on the Habits and Characteristics of the Rhode Island Clam (1890)

""A Plea For Progress: Enforced And Illustrated By A Short Dissertation On The Habits And Characteristics Of The Rhode Island Clam"" is a book written by Hiram Howard in 1890. The book is a call for progress and development, and it uses the example of the Rhode Island clam to illustrate its points. The book begins with an introduction in which Howard explains his purpose in writing the book. He argues that progress is necessary for the betterment of society, and that it is the duty of individuals to work towards this goal. He then goes on to describe the characteristics of the Rhode Island clam, including its habitat, diet, and reproductive habits. Throughout the book, Howard draws parallels between the habits of the clam and the need for progress in society. For example, he argues that just as the clam must adapt to changing environmental conditions in order to survive, so too must humans adapt to changing social and economic conditions in order to thrive. The book is written in a persuasive style, with Howard using rhetorical techniques such as repetition and analogy to drive home his points. He also includes a number of illustrations and diagrams to help illustrate his arguments. Overall, ""A Plea For Progress"" is a unique and thought-provoking book that uses the humble clam as a metaphor for the need for progress in society.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.