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245 1 4 _aThe Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 6, December 1863 :
_bDevoted to Literature and National Policy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-07-30
508 _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)
520 _a"The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 6, December 1863" by Various is a historical literary magazine published in the mid-19th century. This volume contains a compendium of essays, articles, and narratives that reflect on the themes of national identity, societal roles, and the American condition during a time of significant strife and upheaval, particularly the Civil War. The opening portion introduces a reflective essay titled "The Nation," exploring the concept of nationhood and the role of Americans as "Empire Builders." This piece discusses the history and influence of American citizens, emphasizing their labor and contributions to civilization, and contrasts this with European histories. Key themes include the idea that nations are not merely economic entities but living organisms meant to cultivate men and foster moral education. There is a strong spiritual underpinning to the exploration of national purpose, reached through both the glory of labor and the sacrifices made within the ongoing national conflict. This segment establishes a grand narrative where individuals and their contributions are framed as vital to the broader mission of nation-building. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLiterature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18946
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