Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915) was a multifaceted American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher, best known for his essay "A Message to Garcia." Born in Bloomington, Illinois, Hubbard initially made his mark in the business world as a salesman for the Larkin Soap Company in Buffalo, New York, where he became a top executive. However, his true passion lay in writing and the arts, which led him ..