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_aTinsley, Henry C., _d1834-1902 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aObservations of a Retired Veteran |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-10-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Phil McLaury, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Observations of a Retired Veteran" by Henry C. Tinsley is a collection of essays likely written in the early 20th century. The writings reflect Tinsley's experiences and thoughts as a retired veteran and journalist, infused with humor, pathos, and insights on human nature. The essays explore various themes, including childhood, aging, society, and reflections on life and death, offering a glimpse into the author's contemplative and philosophical musings. The opening portion of the work sets the stage for Tinsley’s reflective and observant style. It begins with an introduction explaining the origin of the essays, consisting of contributions made to a newspaper. Tinsley’s humorous tone is notable as he describes the returning of spring through the lens of a boy's playfulness and how such moments evoke nostalgia. He further comments on the challenges of discussing literature and the necessity of opinions in progressing thought. The opening essays provide a combination of personal anecdotes and broader reflections, highlighting the intricacies of life and the wisdom acquired through experience, enticing readers to delve deeper into Tinsley’s reflections as a retired veteran navigating the complexities of the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aAmerican essays -- 19th century | ||
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