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Hosmer, James Kendall
1834
1927
Hosmer, J. K. (James Kendall)
The Last Leaf
Observations, during Seventy-Five Years, of Men and Events in America and Europe
Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Statesmen of our critical period -- Soldiers I have met -- Horace Mann and Antioch College -- The giant in the spiked helmet -- A student's experience in the Franco-Prussian war -- American historians -- English and German historians -- Poets and prophets -- Men of science -- At haphazard.
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"The Last Leaf" by James Kendall Hosmer is a historical account written in the early 20th century that reflects on significant people and events in the author's life across America and Europe. As the author approaches his eightieth year, he prepares to share memories of influential statesmen, soldiers, and intellectuals he encountered, weaving personal anecdotes with broader historical narratives. The opening of "The Last Leaf" presents the author's foreword, where Hosmer introduces himself as a long-time observer and participant in crucial historical moments. He expresses a desire to recount his experiences with notable figures such as Millard Fillmore and Abraham Lincoln, as well as other influential personalities from the Civil War era. He emphasizes the importance of preserving these memories, not as formal biographies, but as vivid snapshots of a time rich with change and significance. This narrative approach sets the stage for a series of reflections that blend personal history with collective memory, inviting readers to engage with the past in a relatable and poignant manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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