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LoC No.: 09007169
Title: Essay on the Literature of the Mexican War
Original Publication: United States: William Thornton Lawson,1882.
Credits: Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Essay on the Literature of the Mexican War" by W. T. Lawson is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This book examines the literature and narratives surrounding the Mexican War, providing insights into the various perspectives and content produced during and after the conflict. It likely serves as a critical analysis of how this war has been represented in literary works and the significance of those representations in understanding American history. In the essay, Lawson outlines the impact of the Mexican War on the United States, noting its territorial gains and subsequent economic developments. He evaluates numerous historical accounts, military histories, and literary works, including those by General Ripley and Colonel Benton, emphasizing their varied perspectives on both military operations and the political implications of the war. Lawson expresses disappointment in the lack of substantial literary representations, advocating for a deeper appreciation of the war's historical significance and urging future scholars to explore its literature more thoroughly. He highlights the contributions of poets like Theodore O'Hara and political satirists like James Russell Lowell, indicating an evolving narrative around this pivotal period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Lawson, W. T. (William Thornton)
EBook No.: 67840
Published: Apr 15, 2022
Downloads: 154
Language: English
Subject: Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Bibliography
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 09007169
Title: Essay on the Literature of the Mexican War
Original Publication: United States: William Thornton Lawson,1882.
Credits: Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Essay on the Literature of the Mexican War" by W. T. Lawson is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This book examines the literature and narratives surrounding the Mexican War, providing insights into the various perspectives and content produced during and after the conflict. It likely serves as a critical analysis of how this war has been represented in literary works and the significance of those representations in understanding American history. In the essay, Lawson outlines the impact of the Mexican War on the United States, noting its territorial gains and subsequent economic developments. He evaluates numerous historical accounts, military histories, and literary works, including those by General Ripley and Colonel Benton, emphasizing their varied perspectives on both military operations and the political implications of the war. Lawson expresses disappointment in the lack of substantial literary representations, advocating for a deeper appreciation of the war's historical significance and urging future scholars to explore its literature more thoroughly. He highlights the contributions of poets like Theodore O'Hara and political satirists like James Russell Lowell, indicating an evolving narrative around this pivotal period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Lawson, W. T. (William Thornton)
EBook No.: 67840
Published: Apr 15, 2022
Downloads: 154
Language: English
Subject: Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Bibliography
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.