![]() ![]() Hythloday describes Utopian history, geography, social customs, legal and political systems, economic structures, religious beliefs and philosophy. It is not very much of a dialogue and there are few interruptions from More or Giles. The three men break for lunch and Book Two chronicles the continuation of Hythloday's presentation, in which he presents the details of Utopia.īook Two is a long commentary on Hythloday's part. Nonetheless, both men are interested in hearing more about the island nation. Neither More nor Giles professes deep belief in or total support of Utopian policies. Hythloday's arguments are rather surprising and the Utopian society is quite unlike the European commonwealths. Hythloday especially focuses on political and economic issues (the distribution of labor, capital punishment for thieves, land reform, the abolition of private property). Having toured Europe, Hythloday believes that many of the Utopian customs are morally superior to European customs. Hythloday gives his opinions on a wide range of topics. Hythloday is quite a talker More and Giles can barely get a word in edgewise. The three men make their way back to More's lodging place in the city and they enjoy a conversation in the garden. During these travels, Hythloday became acquainted with the Utopians. Hythloday stayed behind in the New World and traveled to a few additional locations, eventually making his way back home to Europe. Hythloday is a Portuguese man who sailed to the New World with the Italian explorer, Amerigo Vespucci. More visits Giles in Antwerp, and this is when Giles introduces Hythloday to More. Book One introduces Hythloday and vaguely mentions the New World island of Utopia. In Book One, Utopia recounts the initial meeting of Hythloday, More and Giles. Their mutual acquaintance, Raphael Hythloday, is entirely invented and fictional. Thomas More and Peter Giles are real persons. Utopia chronicles a conversation that More and Giles enjoyed with a man named Raphael Hythloday. In More's letter, we read that More is sending Utopia to Giles for editing and publication. Giles is a printer and editor, as well as a clerk for the city. He writes a letter to a friend in Antwerp (Belgium) named Peter Giles. Trim Size: 139.000mm x 216.000mm x 12.Thomas More is a public servant living in London with his family.David Robinson, NBA MVP, 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist, Two Time World Champion Product Details This book is full of wisdom that will enhance your game and I believe it just may change your life. Enjoy the journey! Stan Utley, PGA Tour Winner and Leading Short Game Expert This is one trip you can't afford to miss. ![]() This book has again revealed the wisdom of David Cook as a teacher, coach, and encourager of life. Zig Ziglar, Leading Motivational Expert and Bestselling Author This book is a remarkable and encouraging story with an entirely different approach on how to succeed in your golf game. ![]() gives you many great insights and a different perspective on the game of golf and then finishes with truth about life. I personally couldn't put this book down. Tom Lehman, British Open Champion 1996, U.S. It's a book that will change the way you think and the way you live. Now a major motion picture starring Academy Award Winner Robert Duvall and Lucas Black! Also published as Golf's Sacred Journey.Īll golfers should read. David Cook-who has worked with NBA World Champions, National Collegiate Champions, PGA Tour Champions, Olympians, and many Fortune 500 companies-this remarkable and encouraging story reminds us to get our game, and our life, back on course. Written by author and performance psychologist Dr. There, he meets Johnny Crawford, an eccentric rancher with a passion for teaching truth, whose faith forces Luke to question not only his past choices, but his direction for the future. But when his first big shot turns into a very public disaster, he escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas. Luke Chisolm is a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. Golfers and non-golfers alike will be moved by this powerful story of transformation revealing the secrets to success in life beyond success in our game or work. ![]()
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