Project Gutenberg 2005-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 12690 Stearns, Frank Preston 1846 1917 Cambridge Sketches The close of the war -- Francis J. Child -- Longfellow -- Lowell -- C. P. Cranch -- T. G. Appleton -- Doctor Holmes -- Frank Bird and the Bird Club -- Sumner -- Chevalier Howe -- The war governor -- The colored regiments -- Emerson's tribute to George L. Stearns -- Elizur Wright -- Dr. W. T. G. Morton -- Leaves from a Roman diary -- Centennial contributions. Produced by Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Cambridge Sketches" by Frank Preston Stearns is a collection of reflective essays and accounts written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1905. The work offers a glimpse into the vibrant academic and cultural life of Cambridge, Massachusetts, particularly during the mid-19th century, focusing on notable figures associated with Harvard University. It encompasses characters like the esteemed poet Longfellow and the influential professor Francis J. Child, providing insights into their lives, academic experiences, and the broader intellectual environment of the time. The opening of "Cambridge Sketches" presents a vivid recollection of the atmosphere at Harvard College around the conclusion of the American Civil War in 1865. It describes moments of celebration upon hearing the news of General Lee's surrender, highlighting the mixed emotions of joy and sorrow experienced by students as they reflect on personal losses amidst the collective relief of an end to conflict. Stearns paints a detailed picture of college life during this transformative period, including student culture, academic challenges, and the looming social concerns of the time. This blend of historical context and personal narrative invites readers to appreciate the unique interplay of academia and society in Cambridge's storied past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- Biography Cambridge (Mass.) -- Biography E300 Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American Category: History - Schools & Universities 524182 2025-07-03T10:39:15.216731 text/html 524003 2025-01-10T23:07:00.178313 text/html 275363 2025-07-03T10:39:22.841663 application/epub+zip 282303 2025-07-03T10:39:17.928721 application/epub+zip 265698 2025-07-03T10:39:16.816732 application/epub+zip 476078 2025-07-03T10:39:26.930647 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 454010 2025-07-03T10:39:22.158634 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 427228 2022-09-04T05:15:33.567959 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 494736 2025-07-03T10:39:14.724722 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 489798 2020-12-30T10:41:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17939 2025-07-03T10:39:27.056614 application/rdf+xml 13423 2025-07-03T10:39:17.310690 image/jpeg 3290 2025-07-03T10:39:17.061689 image/jpeg 189820 2020-12-30T10:41:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 270544 2025-07-03T10:39:15.256760 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 en.wikipedia