Historical Papers : Part 3 from Volume VI of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Historical Papers" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of historical essays written in the mid-19th century. The work explores various notable events and figures, primarily centering around themes of liberty, social justice, and the moral responsibility inherent in political actions. Among the topics covered are figures like Daniel O'Connell and significant episodes like the Border War of 1708, reflecting the struggles and triumphs in the pursuit of human rights and governance throughout history. The opening of "Historical Papers" introduces readers to the significant figure of Daniel O'Connell, an Irish patriot known for his efforts toward emancipation and social reform. Whittier provides a critical view of O'Connell's life, contrasting him with his contemporaries such as Henry Clay and criticizing the opposition faced by O'Connell from American slaveholders and British Tories. The excerpt details O'Connell's steadfast commitment to peaceful reform over violent revolution, highlighting his role in advocating for the rights of both the Irish and enslaved individuals in America. Furthermore, the excerpt addresses historical injustices and the struggle for moral and intellectual leadership in society, setting the tone for further exploration of interconnected historical narratives in Whittier's subsequent essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Daniel O'Connell

England under James II

The border war of 1708

The great Ipswich fright

Pope night

The boy captives: an incident of the Indian war of 1695

The black men in the Revolution and war of 1812

The Scottish reformers

The Pilgrims of Plymouth

Governor Endicott

John Winthrop.

Credits:

This eBook was produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-12-01