The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume I by Burton Jesse Hendrick
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"The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume I" by Burton Jesse Hendrick is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the life of Walter H. Page, who played a significant role in journalism and served as a U.S. ambassador. The narrative delves into Page's formative years, the impact of the Civil War on his childhood, and the influences that shaped his
character and career, particularly his strong commitment to democracy and cultural progress. The opening of the biography introduces readers to Page's early recollections, framed within the context of his childhood in North Carolina during the tumultuous period of the Civil War. Through vivid anecdotes, Hendrick depicts the chaos and personal loss associated with the conflict, highlighting Page’s experiences and relationships, such as his bond with his mother and the collective grief of his community as they faced the realities of war. The narrative not only reflects Page’s formative years but also hints at the qualities that would define his future as an influential journalist and advocate for social progress—traits that emerged in the wake of the societal upheaval he witnessed as a child. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hendrick, Burton Jesse, 1870-1949 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume I |
| Credits |
Produced by Rick Niles, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900) |
| Subject | Page, Walter Hines, 1855-1918 |
| Subject | United States -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17017 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17017-6 |
| Release Date | Nov 6, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 737 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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