The Fate Of Iciodorum - Jordan, David Starr
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This entertaining little allegory is about a town whose mayor and common council turned economic planners. They would make the city rich through taxation and through subsidies. The story is remarkably pertinent today. The penetrating satire of the tale, its ageless truths, and its simplicity and shortness, make it a classic. We read irony from preface to finis, but gentle and humorous irony. The author is expressing not his own ideas and arguments but those of the economic planners. And he is laughing at them.Originally published in 1909, this facsimile reprint rescues an almost lost gem, and…mehr

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This entertaining little allegory is about a town whose mayor and common council turned economic planners. They would make the city rich through taxation and through subsidies. The story is remarkably pertinent today. The penetrating satire of the tale, its ageless truths, and its simplicity and shortness, make it a classic. We read irony from preface to finis, but gentle and humorous irony. The author is expressing not his own ideas and arguments but those of the economic planners. And he is laughing at them.Originally published in 1909, this facsimile reprint rescues an almost lost gem, and it pays respect to the memory of its author, a great scholar and a kindly man.David Starr Jordan (1851-1931) was a noted educator, scientist and peace activist. Educated at Cornell University, Butler University, and the Indiana University School of Medicine he became the President of Indiana University in 1885, the youngest university president in the nation at the time. Six years later, he accepted the post of President of Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, where he remained, first as president and later as chancellor, until his retirement.Dr. Jordan was a renowned expert in many fields. His training was mainly in ichthyology, the study of fish, and he was widely regarded in that field. He served as an expert witness on the validity of the theory of evolution at the Scopes trial in Tennessee. In addition, he was known for his work in education and philosophy, publishing many works on those subjects.
The Fate Of Iciodorum: Being The Story Of A City Made Rich By Taxation (1909) is a historical fiction novel written by David Starr Jordan. The book tells the story of Iciodorum, a prosperous city that became wealthy through its taxation system. The city's leaders believed that their wealth was a result of their own hard work and ingenuity, and they became increasingly greedy and corrupt.As the story unfolds, the city's prosperity begins to decline, and the people of Iciodorum are forced to confront the consequences of their actions. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the dangers of unchecked greed. It also offers a cautionary tale about the importance of ethical leadership and responsible governance.Written in a clear and engaging style, The Fate Of Iciodorum is a thought-provoking work that will appeal to readers interested in history, politics, and morality. With its vivid characters and compelling narrative, this book offers a timeless lesson about the perils of unchecked ambition and the importance of ethical leadership.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.
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