02066cam a22003133u 4500 54948 UtSlPG 20260610134251.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Mercer, S. C. (Samuel C.) Poems Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-06-20 Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Poems" by S. C. Mercer is a collection of poetry likely written in the early 20th century. The poems included primarily reflect on themes of love, loss, history, and the tumultuous times surrounding the American Civil War and its aftermath. This diverse anthology seems to capture the spirit of the times, conveying both personal emotions and broader social commentary. The opening of the book features a foreword detailing Mercer's personal connections to the Louisville Journal, where many of these poems first appeared. The foreword reveals that the poems often bear a partisan tone, reflecting the sentiments of the turbulent 1860s, with some addressing specific historical figures and events, such as Abraham Lincoln and the battles that shaped the era. It also hints at Mercer's contemplative style, balancing introspection with vivid imagery as he explores both personal and collective experiences during a time of national strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American poetry United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54948 95780 95780