| Author |
Pryor, Sara Agnes Rice, 1830-1912 |
| Title |
Reminiscences of Peace and War
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Reminiscences of Peace and War" by Sara Agnes Rice Pryor is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative offers a vivid portrait of life in Washington, D.C., during the politically charged 1850s, as well as personal reflections on the Civil War era from the perspective of a woman intimately connected to the events and society of her time. The author recounts her experiences and observations, emphasizing the social intricacies and the emotional undercurrents of a nation on the brink of civil strife. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the vibrant society of Washington in the 1850s, contrasting it with opinions from notable literary figures who had visited the city. The author paints a picture of a bustling and picturesque capital filled with friendships, social gatherings, and notable figures of the time. She describes the pleasures of urban life, including encounters with prominent citizens, social gatherings in beautiful surroundings, and poignant reflections on the impending conflict that would ultimately reshape the nation. Through her personal lens, the narrative promises to provide a comprehensive look at both the peace and the war that would come to define this remarkable period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- 1849-1861
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
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| Subject |
Washington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
Pryor, Roger A. (Roger Atkinson), 1828-1919
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
58523 |
| Release Date |
Dec 23, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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