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Title:
Personal Sketches and Tributes
Part 2 from Volume VI of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
Note: Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The funeral of Torrey -- Edward Everett -- Lewis Tappan (1873.) -- Bayard Taylor -- William Ellery Channing -- Death of President Garfield -- Lydia Maria Child -- Oliver Wendell Holmes -- Longfellow -- Old Newbury -- Schoolday remembrances -- Edwin Percy Whipple.
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "Personal Sketches and Tributes" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of memorial essays and personal reflections, likely written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a tribute to several prominent figures in American history, particularly those involved in the abolitionist movement and other humanitarian efforts. Through these writings, Whittier offers valuable insights into the lives and contributions of these individuals, celebrating their commitments to justice, freedom, and social reform. In this collection, Whittier reflects on the lives and legacies of various notable figures, including Charles T. Torrey, Edward Everett, Lydia Maria Child, and others. He recounts their contributions to the abolitionist cause, their struggles against injustice, and their personal qualities that made them stand out. Each essay pays homage to their sacrifices and achievements, detailing how their unwavering dedication to their principles inspired and shaped the moral landscape of their time. Whittier emphasizes the importance of remembering these figures not just for their historical significance, but for their enduring impact on humanity and the moral imperatives they championed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892
EBook No.: 9592
Published: Dec 1, 2005
Downloads: 56
Language: English
Subject: Biography
LoCC: History: Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Personal Sketches and Tributes
Part 2 from Volume VI of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
Note: Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The funeral of Torrey -- Edward Everett -- Lewis Tappan (1873.) -- Bayard Taylor -- William Ellery Channing -- Death of President Garfield -- Lydia Maria Child -- Oliver Wendell Holmes -- Longfellow -- Old Newbury -- Schoolday remembrances -- Edwin Percy Whipple.
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "Personal Sketches and Tributes" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of memorial essays and personal reflections, likely written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a tribute to several prominent figures in American history, particularly those involved in the abolitionist movement and other humanitarian efforts. Through these writings, Whittier offers valuable insights into the lives and contributions of these individuals, celebrating their commitments to justice, freedom, and social reform. In this collection, Whittier reflects on the lives and legacies of various notable figures, including Charles T. Torrey, Edward Everett, Lydia Maria Child, and others. He recounts their contributions to the abolitionist cause, their struggles against injustice, and their personal qualities that made them stand out. Each essay pays homage to their sacrifices and achievements, detailing how their unwavering dedication to their principles inspired and shaped the moral landscape of their time. Whittier emphasizes the importance of remembering these figures not just for their historical significance, but for their enduring impact on humanity and the moral imperatives they championed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892
EBook No.: 9592
Published: Dec 1, 2005
Downloads: 56
Language: English
Subject: Biography
LoCC: History: Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.