| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Watson, Thomas E. (Thomas Edward), 1856-1922 |
| Title |
Watson's Jeffersonian Magazine, (Vol. III, No. 1), January, 1909
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| Credits |
hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Watson's Jeffersonian Magazine, (Vol. III, No. 1), January, 1909" by Various is a historical periodical written in the early 20th century. This monthly magazine features a range of content including editorials, poetry, and reviews, all reflecting on contemporary social and political issues in the context of American history and culture. The topics covered include notable figures such as Abraham Lincoln and debates around foreign missions, as well as commentary on significant events and societal dynamics of the time. The opening of the magazine sets a tone of critical reflection, especially through editorials discussing Abraham Lincoln's legacy. The editor shares a rejected piece about Lincoln, expressing disappointment over the lack of openness to varied perspectives on the Civil War figure, arguing for a nuanced understanding away from idealization. Alongside this critique, the content includes poems and articles addressing current events and social conditions, suggesting a blend of literary art and socio-political engagement that aims to provoke thought among its readership. This introductory section invites readers into a complex dialogue about history, identity, and the direction of American society at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64569 |
| Release Date |
Feb 16, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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