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Patriotic Effusions

Patriotic Effusions

Augustus Baldwin Longstreet

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Sociedad y ciencias sociales
ISBN:
9781248640746
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'Patriotic Effusions' offers a vivid snapshot of 19th-century American society through the eyes of Augustus Baldwin Longstreet, a prominent figure in Southern literature. This collection showcases Longstreet’s sharp wit and keen observations, providing a satirical commentary on the social and political landscape of his time. Through humorous anecdotes and colorful characters, Longstreet explores themes of patriotism, regional identity, and the quirks of human nature. Longstreet’s distinctive voice and insightful social commentary make 'Patriotic Effusions' a valuable read for those interested in American history and literature. His work remains relevant for its ability to entertain while offering a critical perspective on the past.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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