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Dorothea’s Warning
Dorothea’s Warning began on a January Saturday in 1861 when Dorothea Dix arrived at the Philadelphia office of Samuel M. Felton, Sr., the president of the Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore Railroad. While Dix’s original mission was to advocate for humane treatment in asylums, she brought a far more alarming piece of information with her. Having traveled through the South, she shared her troubling discoveries, revealing the growing political unrest and the secessionist movement. Felton, who had…-
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Sickened
Sickened by the unfolding events in Charleston, Edmund Ruffin read Lincoln’s inaugural address, which had been telegraphed to the Mercury on March 4. As the public gathered to listen to Lincoln’s address, Ruffin found his belief in the inevitability of war becoming even stronger. The speech, he believed, only confirmed what he had long suspected—that a direct confrontation was imminent. The possibility that Confederate General Beauregard might move to strike Fort Sumter soon felt like an unavoidable…-
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Four Telegrams
The chapter titled "Four Telegrams" represents a critical moment in the historical buildup to the Civil War, offering a glimpse into the tense communications that shaped the early decisions of Confederate leadership. Dated April 10, 1861, the telegrams exchanged between Confederate General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard and L. P. Walker, the Confederate Secretary of War, reveal a pivotal moment of military strategy. These exchanges, beginning with a telegram from Montgomery, urged immediate action…-
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Chapter 4 explores the life and work of Virginia Randolph, an influential educator in 1890s Virginia. Standing at the back of a church, Virginia focused intently on the preacher's impassioned speech, calling for the improvement of African American education. Surrounded by parents eager to sign a petition for change, Virginia felt torn between her role as a teacher and her advocacy for better education. Her life was often seen as a balancing act, where she was viewed with suspicion by her peers yet…-
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Chapter 2: Nashville
Chapter 2: Nashville focuses on the early life and formative experiences of John Lewis as he moves to Nashville in 1957 to attend the American Baptist Theological Seminary. At just seventeen years old, Lewis embarks on a new chapter away from his family, carrying with him a trunk gifted by his uncle. The seminary, established in 1924 to provide education for African Americans pursuing ministry, has a rich history. Despite being founded in response to the exclusion of Black Baptists from white institutions,…-
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VI -Memories and Portraits
In "A College Magazine," the writer shares a candid reflection on his boyhood to youth, marked by an incessant drive to master the craft of writing despite being labeled an idler. He describes a life immersed in words, carrying two books at all times—one for reading and one for writing. His days were filled with the quest to precisely capture the scenes around him through descriptive writing and poetry, not for any external purpose but as a self-imposed challenge to hone his skills in writing. The…-
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Chapter IX -The Compleat Angler
The chapter offers a detailed exploration of carps, hailed as the "queen of rivers" and esteemed for their cunning and difficulty to catch. Originally not native to England, carps were introduced by Mr. Mascal from Sussex, a region rich in these fish. The narration delves into historical anecdotes and observations from various sources to illustrate the carp's habits, breeding patterns, and culinary value. It explains that carps were relatively recent additions to England's fauna, alongside other foreign…-
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About the Author
About the Author, Delia Owens is a widely respected wildlife scientist, accomplished nature writer, and bestselling novelist whose work deeply explores the connection between humans and the environment. With a lifelong passion for conservation and ecological research, she has dedicated decades to studying animal behavior and advocating for the protection of endangered species and natural habitats. Through her extensive fieldwork and powerful storytelling, she has helped readers develop a greater…-
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