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LoC No.: 17023219
Title: An ode : pronounced before the inhabitants of Boston, September the seventeenth, 1830, at the centennial celebration of the settlement of the city
Alternate Title: An ode : pronounced before the inhabitants of Boston, September the 17th, 1830, at the centennial celebration of the settlement of the city
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Summary: "An ode : pronounced before the inhabitants of Boston, September the…" by Charles Sprague is a poetic address delivered at the Centennial Celebration of Boston's settlement in the early 19th century. As a historical account, this work embodies themes of gratitude, remembrance, and reflection on the sacrifices made by the city's founders and the Pilgrims. It captures the spirit of the period and celebrates the ideals of freedom and faith that shaped the city's legacy. In this ode, Sprague eloquently recounts the struggles and triumphs of the Pilgrims who settled in America, invoking a sense of reverence for their journey across the sea and their courageous establishment of a new home amidst hardship. He acknowledges the interplay between freedom and faith, lamenting the plight of Indigenous peoples while celebrating the resilience of the settlers. The poem emphasizes a commitment to honor the founding principles of liberty and charity, while also urging contemporary readers to remember the sacrifices of the past and aspire to uphold the values that forged their nation. By intertwining historical tribute with moral reflection, Sprague's ode serves as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of American history and the ongoing responsibility of its citizens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Sprague, Charles, 1791-1875
EBook No.: 22626
Published: Sep 16, 2007
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Boston (Mass.) -- Centennial celebrations, etc.
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17023219
Title: An ode : pronounced before the inhabitants of Boston, September the seventeenth, 1830, at the centennial celebration of the settlement of the city
Alternate Title: An ode : pronounced before the inhabitants of Boston, September the 17th, 1830, at the centennial celebration of the settlement of the city
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, David Wilson and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "An ode : pronounced before the inhabitants of Boston, September the…" by Charles Sprague is a poetic address delivered at the Centennial Celebration of Boston's settlement in the early 19th century. As a historical account, this work embodies themes of gratitude, remembrance, and reflection on the sacrifices made by the city's founders and the Pilgrims. It captures the spirit of the period and celebrates the ideals of freedom and faith that shaped the city's legacy. In this ode, Sprague eloquently recounts the struggles and triumphs of the Pilgrims who settled in America, invoking a sense of reverence for their journey across the sea and their courageous establishment of a new home amidst hardship. He acknowledges the interplay between freedom and faith, lamenting the plight of Indigenous peoples while celebrating the resilience of the settlers. The poem emphasizes a commitment to honor the founding principles of liberty and charity, while also urging contemporary readers to remember the sacrifices of the past and aspire to uphold the values that forged their nation. By intertwining historical tribute with moral reflection, Sprague's ode serves as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of American history and the ongoing responsibility of its citizens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Sprague, Charles, 1791-1875
EBook No.: 22626
Published: Sep 16, 2007
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Boston (Mass.) -- Centennial celebrations, etc.
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.