Old and New is a collection of essays and speeches by Edward Everett Hale, an American author, historian, and Unitarian minister. The book covers a wide range of topics, from patriotism to social reform, and shows Hale's commitment to addressing contemporary issues. These essays are thought-provoking and insightful, and they offer a fascinating glimpse into American culture and society in the late 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.