About
Frank Crane was born in Urbana, Illinois, in 1861. Ordained a Methodist Episcopal minister in 1882, he served for over 25 years, notably in Omaha, where he revitalized a declining congregation. He originated 'pulpit editorials' and launched a church periodical, The Guidon. In 1896, he left the pastorate to become a syndicated editorialist in New York, reaching over 100 newspapers. A prolific author of short essays, he published collections on success and practical philosophy. He died in Nice in 1928.
Major works
- Four Minute Essays (1919)essay collection
- If I Were Twenty-One (1918)essay
- Adventures in Common Sense (1916)essay
- Everyday Wisdom (1927)essay
- The Religion of To-Morrow (1899)essay
Key milestones
- 1882Ordained Methodist Episcopal minister.
- 1893Launched the periodical The Guidon in Omaha.
- 1896Left the pastorate to become a syndicated editorialist in New York.
Themes
SuccessHappinessPractical wisdomReligionSocial issues
Sources: id.loc.gov · history.nebraska.gov · archives-catalogue.lib.uoguelph.ca