Project Gutenberg 2004-10-05 Public domain in the USA. 267 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 2, February, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Josephine Paolucci, the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team, and Cornell University "The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 2, February, 1862" by Various is a periodical publication featuring a collection of essays, articles, and narratives written in the mid-19th century. This particular issue contains a variety of pieces that reflect upon pressing national issues of the time, particularly focusing on the Civil War and the moral dilemmas surrounding slavery and national unity. The opening of this volume presents a passionate argument regarding the future of the United States in the face of the Civil War, emphasizing the critical question of whether slavery can continue to exist within the Union. The author argues for the necessity of a decisive approach to emancipation as not only a moral issue but also a strategic one for national preservation. This portion sets a tone of urgency and contemplation, suggesting that the fate of the nation hinges on this difficult decision, illustrating a deep desire for a united front against the challenges posed by both internal and external adversaries. The other pieces in this volume indicate a blend of political discourse, literary analysis, and reflections on social issues, presenting readers with a rich tapestry of contemporary thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals AP Text Continental Monthly Category: History - American Category: Politics Category: Reports & Conference Proceedings 600019 2025-08-06T06:25:58.786102 text/html 589360 2024-10-28T20:38:23 text/html 312650 2025-08-06T06:26:08.756050 application/epub+zip 320211 2025-08-06T06:26:02.498109 application/epub+zip 306815 2025-08-06T06:26:00.917098 application/epub+zip 580919 2025-08-06T06:26:13.518076 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 561512 2025-08-06T06:26:07.825071 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 533800 2022-09-07T03:23:42.777728 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 526352 2025-08-06T06:25:57.889126 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 506500 2024-10-28T20:38:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16662 2025-08-06T06:26:13.651028 application/rdf+xml 16566 2025-08-06T06:26:01.435112 image/jpeg 3644 2025-08-06T06:26:01.178087 image/jpeg 305203 2025-08-06T06:25:58.831154 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog