The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 2, August, 1864 by Various

"The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 2, August, 1864" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. It contains a mixture of essays, articles, and possibly poetry that focuses on American literature and national policy during a tumultuous time in American history, notably the Civil War. The contents are likely to include cultural commentary and significant political discourse reflective of the period's concerns and ideologies. The opening portion of this volume presents a critique of contemporary American society, emphasizing the erosion of respect for authority, particularly in the context of political leadership during the Civil War. It argues that this societal deterioration stems from educational failings, which neglect to instill reverence for the law and governance in youth. The author underscores the importance of moral and religious foundations in maintaining a cohesive society and warns against the potential chaos arising from widespread disrespect for political institutions. The discussion is framed around a broader reflection on the need for reform in both education and societal values to cultivate a more respectful and unified citizenry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Various
Title The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 2, August, 1864
Devoted to Literature and National Policy
Credits Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Janet Blenkinship and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by Cornell University Digital Collections)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class AP: General Works: Periodicals
Subject Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals
Subject United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals
Category Text
eBook-No. 20565
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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