Men of Our Times; Or, Leading Patriots of the Day by Harriet Beecher Stowe
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| Author | Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 |
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| LoC No. | 06006492 |
| Title |
Men of Our Times; Or, Leading Patriots of the Day Being narratives of the lives and deeds of statesmen, generals, and orators. Including biographical sketches and anecdotes of Lincoln, Grant, Garrison, Sumner, Chase, Wilson, Greeley, Farragut, Andrew, Colfax, Stanton, Douglass, Buckingham, Sherman, Sheridan, Howard, Phillips and Beecher. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Abraham Lincoln -- Ulysses S. Grant -- William Lloyd Garrison -- Charles Sumner -- Salmon P. Chase -- Henry Wilson -- Horace Greeley -- David G. Farragut -- John A. Andrew -- Schuyler Colfax -- Edwin M. Stanton -- Frederick Douglass -- Philip H. Sheridan -- William T. Sherman -- Oliver O. Howard -- William A. Buckingham -- Wendell Phillips -- Henry Ward Beecher. |
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| Summary | "Men of Our Times; Or, Leading Patriots of the Day" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work features narratives of the lives and deeds of prominent figures such as statesmen, generals, and orators from the era surrounding the American Civil War. Notable individuals like Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant are included, showcasing their contributions to the political landscape of their time. The opening of the book sets the context by emphasizing the significance of the character and moral influence of these leading men during a tumultuous period in American history. It highlights the collective struggle for principles of equality and liberty that not only impacted the nation but resonated globally, framing the Civil War as a pivotal moment for oppressed classes worldwide. Stowe expresses a desire to honor these figures not just as historical figures but as exemplars of moral courage and fortitude, reflecting on their formative influences and the societal conditions that shaped their paths to leadership. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography |
| Subject | United States -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46347 |
| Release Date | Jul 21, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 122 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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