About Chautauqua : Kessinger Publishing : 9781436759137 : 1436759137 : 29 Jun 2008 : About Chautauqua: As An Idea, As A Power, And As A Place is a book written by Emily Raymond in 1885. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the Chautauqua movement, which started as a summer educational program in Chautauqua, New York, in the late 19th century. The book covers the history and philosophy of the Chautauqua movement, tracing its origins in the Methodist Church and its evolution into a broader educational and cultural movement. Raymond explores the key figures and ideas that shaped the movement, including John Heyl Vincent, who founded the Chautauqua Institution, and Lewis Miller, who helped to develop the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle.The book also provides a detailed description of the Chautauqua Institution itself, including its facilities, programs, and activities. Raymond describes the various lectures, classes, and performances that took place at Chautauqua, as well a