Our Heroic Themes (Classic Reprint): A Poem Read Before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Harvard University, July 20, 1865 - Couverture souple

Boker, George Henry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1334385777 ISBN 13 : 9781334385773

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Honoring a nation’s sacrifice in verse and memory. This stirring poem, delivered before Harvard's Phi Beta Kappa in 1865, commemorates the Civil War’s heroes and the enduring idea of liberty.

From a historic moment of national reflection, the work weaves vivid portraits of leaders, soldiers, and the people who supported the cause. It blends reverent memory with a call to recognize courage, sacrifice, and the costs of freedom.

Inside, you’ll encounter rich imagery of battles, leadership, and the moral questions that guided a fractured nation toward reconciliation. The poem elevates acts of mercy, devotion to duty, and the enduring power of collective resolve.

• Contemporary portraits of Civil War figures and their impact on history


• Vivid battle scenes and battlefield logistics captured in verse


• Themes of sacrifice, mercy, and national healing


• Historical atmosphere paired with timeless reflections on liberty

Ideal for readers of American history, Civil War poetry, and literary reflections on patriotism.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1334385777
• ISBN 13: 9781334385773
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 26
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