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Turmoil
Turmoil in Charleston began on December 27, 1860, when Major Anderson took control of Fort Sumter, prompting Governor Francis W. Pickens to act swiftly. Despite the largely ceremonial nature of the governorship, Pickens disregarded objections from the state legislature and ordered the South Carolina militia to seize all remaining federal properties in Charleston Harbor. The first target was Castle Pinckney, which was overtaken by around 150 militia members who scaled the fort’s walls to find it nearly…-
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Interesting News
Interesting news was circulating around Fort Sumter as Private Millens wrote to his father about the increasing military presence in Charleston between March 1 and 3. He observed that fortifications around the area were nearing completion, and Morris Island had been transformed into a highly fortified position with multiple batteries. Millens also mentioned a new weapon under development, a floating battery, which was nearing readiness but was also cumbersome. This new addition to the Confederate arsenal…-
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Perfidy
Perfidy marked a pivotal moment on April 9, when Governor Pickens, General Beauregard, and former federal judge Andrew G. Magrath gathered in Pickens's office at the Charleston Hotel to discuss a sensitive matter. The delivery of mail addressed to Fort Sumter had been halted by Beauregard’s order, sparking a tense conversation among the three men. They were acutely aware of the gravity of the situation, with the looming conflict with the Union putting them in a difficult moral position. While the…-
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Chapter 1: Clara Brown's life is defined by hardship, resilience, and an unwavering determination to overcome the trials of slavery. In 1830s Kentucky, Clara's heart is weighed down with fear and sorrow as she watches her youngest daughter, Eliza Jane, sob uncontrollably in her arms. As they stand in the bustling marketplace, the presence of the auction block—where enslaved individuals are bought and sold like property—reminds Clara of the painful reality of their existence. She has lived the nightmare…-
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10. Light
In “10. Light,” the narrative revolves around Wong Kim Ark, who was detained aboard the steamship Coptic in San Francisco Bay for five months in 1895 after returning from Hong Kong. He was born in the U.S. but faced deportation due to prevailing nativist sentiments amidst the Chinese Exclusion Act. Despite presenting his birth documentation, he remained stranded until his lawyer initiated legal proceedings. Ultimately, the Supreme Court ruled in his favor in 1898, establishing that children of…-
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In the second chapter of "Memories and Portraits," the narrator reflects on his time at the University of Edinburgh with a mix of nostalgia and critique, noting the changes and continuities between his generation and the current one. He mentions how time swiftly changes the landscape of college life, highlighting his own experience of feeling aged when seeing his name listed among many successors in a university club's record, symbolizing the rapid passing of generations within the academic…-
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Chapter VI -The Compleat Angler
In Chapter VI of "The Compleat Angler," Piscator delves into the nature and virtues of the Umber or Grayling, exploring the species' comparison, valuation, and peculiarities with a blend of historical references and personal commentary. He starts by addressing a common debate on whether Umber and Grayling are distinct species, akin to the difference between herring and pilchard. Citing Aldrovandus, he aligns them with trout, a classification supported by their esteemed status in various parts of Europe. In…-
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I -The memoir of Fleeming Jenkin
In 1859, Sir William Thomson (later Lord Kelvin), a prominent figure in British engineering science, recounts his first meeting with Fleeming Jenkin, a young engineer of notable talent. Jenkin had been recommended by Lewis Gordon, then involved in the pioneering field of cable making and laying, to observe Thomson's work on submarine cable testing. This marked the beginning of a lifelong acquaintance and collaboration between Thomson and Jenkin, grounded in their mutual dedication to electrical…-
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