The Continental Monthly, Vol 2, No 6, December 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy

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The Continental Monthly, Vol 2, No 6, December 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy

by Various Authors

EN·~8 hours·33 chapters

Chapters

33 total
1

THE - CONTINENTAL MONTHLY: - DEVOTED TO - Literature and National Policy. - Vol. II.—NOVEMBER, 1862.—No. VI.

0:34
2

THE UNION. - III.

1:04:19
3

SOMETHING WE HAVE TO THINK OF, AND TO DO.

18:14
4

THE NOBLE DEAD.

0:08
5

CAMBRIDGE AND ITS COLLEGES.

21:56
6

A PHYSICIAN'S STORY.

43:50
7

THE TIDE.

0:17
8

LA VIE POÉTIQUE.

4:06
9

THE ASH TREE.

27:07
10

THE DRUM.

0:00

Description

A vivid snapshot of wartime America, this volume gathers essays, poetry, and news from December 1862, when the nation grappled with the question of slavery and union. Readers hear a seasoned commentator weigh presidential proposals for gradual emancipation, colonization, and the harsh realities of war, blending moral reflection with practical politics. Interwoven with literary pieces—ranging from a physician’s tale to lyrical meditations on the ash tree—the collection captures the era’s intellectual ferment and emotional urgency.

Beyond the political discourse, the pages turn toward personal narratives and cultural observations that illuminate daily life amid conflict. Stories of merchants, soldiers, and freed men reveal the human side of a continent in turmoil, while notes on railway photography and colonial policy hint at a world reshaping itself. Listeners are invited to experience the thoughtful debate and poignant artistry that defined a pivotal moment in the nation’s journey toward freedom.

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Full title

The Continental Monthly, Vol 2, No 6, December 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy Devoted to Literature and National Policy

Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (492K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Joshua Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections)

Release date

2008-04-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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Various Authors

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