02583cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324501020012526400510022730000470027833600260032533700260035133800360037750000310041350802260044452013640067053400450203465300540207965300760213385600430220999900170225219927UtSlPG20260610133449.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious14aThe Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 2, August, 1862 :bDevoted to Literature and National Policy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2006-11-27 aProduced by Joshua Hutchinson, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections) a"The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 2, August, 1862" by Various is a literary magazine published during the mid-19th century. This volume features a series of narratives and essays exploring themes of literature and national policy, encapsulated within the societal and moral fabric of America during a time of turmoil, specifically amidst the Civil War. The opening piece reveals the emotional weight of personal tragedies against a backdrop of complex societal issues related to slavery and family dynamics." "The beginning of this volume presents a poignant account featuring a Colonel and his friend as they confront the aftermath of a woman's tragic suicide, which deeply affects the Colonel. The narrative transitions into a visit to a turpentine farm where the characters engage in discussions about the treatment of enslaved individuals, showcasing the various attitudes toward slavery. The interactions between the Colonel and the 'corn-cracker' farmer reflect the complex moral and emotional landscape of the era, intertwining themes of kindness, labor, and human dignity amidst the realities of slavery. This opening effectively sets the tone for a reflective exploration of the personal and societal implications of the Civil War, presenting both characters and readers with deep moral quandaries." (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aLiterature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19927 c61230d61230