Richard Weaver Livres

Richard M. Weaver, a thinker and writer celebrated for his unsparing diagnoses and realistic remedies for the ills of our age, is known largely through a few of his works that remain in print. This new collection of Weaver’s shorter writings, assembled by Ted J. Smith III, Weaver’s leading biographer, presents many long-out-of-print and never-before-published works that give new range and depth to Weaver’s sweeping thought. Ted J. Smith III was Professor of Mass Communications at Virginia Commonwealth University.

After enduring an abusive childhood, Richard Weaver finds solace and transformation through the testimonies of fellow Christians, leading him to embrace Christianity. He evolves into a passionate, rough-tongued evangelist, sharing his faith and experiences with fervor. His journey highlights themes of redemption and the power of personal testimony in overcoming adversity.

While Richard M. Weaver is best known for the classic Ideas Have Consequences, the foundation of his career was this study of his native South. Calling the Southern tradition "the last non-materialist civilization in the Western world," he traced its roots to feudalism, chivalry, religiosity, and aristocratic conventions. The Old South, he concluded, "may indeed be a hall hung with splendid tapestries in which no one would care to live; but from them we can learn something of how to live." Weaver’s exploration of the ideals and ideas of the Southern tradition as expressed in the military histories, autobiographies, diaries, and novels of the era following the Civil War—especially those written by the men and women on the losing side—is offered to a new generation of readers for whom that tradition has fallen into disrepute and who can scarcely imagine a life rooted in nature, the soil, and a powerful sense of honor. The Southern Tradition at Bay is, as Jeffrey Hart noted, the work of a man who admired what "is admirable indeed, and that is the foundation of wisdom and indeed sanity."

Richard M. Weaver (1910–1963), one of the leading figures in the post-World War II development of an intellectual, self-conscious conservatism, believed that Southern values of religion, work ethic, and family could provide a defense against the totalitarian nihilism of fascist and communist statism. George M. Curtis, III, is a Professor of American History at Hanover College. James J. Thompson, Jr., is the author of three books.

Originally published in 1948, at the height of post-World War II optimism and confidence in collective security, this title uses words hard as cannonballs to present an unsparing diagnosis of the ills of the modern age. It argues that the decline of Western civilization resulted from the rising acceptance of relativism over absolute reality.

Training Your Pointing Dog for Hunting & Home describes how to develop an obedient gun dog that is also an affectionate family companion, with training schedules and advice on everything from handling a newborn pup to teaching advanced field techniques and finely tuned pointing manners. This book presents a simplified, commonsense approach that can be used in its entirety or to troubleshoot individual aspects of your dog’s education. You will learn the importance of early obedience training and appropriate transition to the field, including tips for retrieving, quartering, sight pointing, and bird work. With proper care and handling, you can cultivate your pup’s natural aptitudes and achieve a rewarding relationship with a healthy, happy gun dog.• Advice on how to choose the right breed for your personality and hunting style• Training tips for housebreaking and basic living commands• Techniques for introducing the gun, achieving staunchness on point, and advanced field quartering and retrieving• How to prevent problem behaviors of deer chasing, blinking, gun shyness, hardmouth, and short stopping

This classic work by the author of Ideas Have Consequences boldly examines the Intellectual roots of our current cultural crisis.

Originally published in 1843, this reprint captures the essence of its time, presenting themes and narratives that reflect the historical context of the era. The book offers readers a glimpse into the societal norms and challenges of the period, making it a valuable resource for understanding its cultural significance. Its enduring relevance speaks to the timelessness of its themes, inviting both new readers and those familiar with the text to explore its rich literary heritage.