The Prospects Of The Age

The Prospects Of The Age

William Howe Cuyler Hosmer

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781276907392
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'The Prospects Of The Age,' by William Howe Cuyler Hosmer, is a captivating poem delivered before the literary societies of the University of Vermont in 1841. This published oration provides a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of 19th-century America. Hosmer’s verse reflects the aspirations and concerns of a nation undergoing rapid change and expansion. As a published address, this work offers valuable insights into the values and beliefs of the era’s educated elite. This volume preserves a significant piece of American literary and social history, making it an essential addition to any collection focused on the period.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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