Cambridge Sketches

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stearns, Frank Preston, 1846-1917

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Cambridge Sketches" by Frank Preston Stearns is a collection of reflective essays and accounts written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1905. The work offers a glimpse into the vibrant academic and cultural life of Cambridge, Massachusetts, particularly during the mid-19th century, focusing on notable figures associated with Harvard University. It encompasses characters like the esteemed poet Longfellow and the influential professor Francis J. Child, providing insights into their lives, academic experiences, and the broader intellectual environment of the time. The opening of "Cambridge Sketches" presents a vivid recollection of the atmosphere at Harvard College around the conclusion of the American Civil War in 1865. It describes moments of celebration upon hearing the news of General Lee's surrender, highlighting the mixed emotions of joy and sorrow experienced by students as they reflect on personal losses amidst the collective relief of an end to conflict. Stearns paints a detailed picture of college life during this transformative period, including student culture, academic challenges, and the looming social concerns of the time. This blend of historical context and personal narrative invites readers to appreciate the unique interplay of academia and society in Cambridge's storied past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The close of the war

Francis J. Child

Longfellow

Lowell

C. P. Cranch

T. G. Appleton

Doctor Holmes

Frank Bird and the Bird Club

Sumner

Chevalier Howe

The war governor

The colored regiments

Emerson's tribute to George L. Stearns

Elizur Wright

Dr. W. T. G. Morton

Leaves from a Roman diary

Centennial contributions.

Credits:

Produced by Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-01-01