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100 1 _aSprague, Charles,
_d1791-1875
245 1 3 _aAn ode
246 1 _aAn ode : pronounced before the inhabitants of Boston, September the 17th, 1830, at the centennial celebration of the settlement of the city
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-09-16
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"An ode : pronounced before the inhabitants of Boston, September the…" by Charles Sprague is a poetic address delivered at the Centennial Celebration of Boston's settlement in the early 19th century. As a historical account, this work embodies themes of gratitude, remembrance, and reflection on the sacrifices made by the city's founders and the Pilgrims. It captures the spirit of the period and celebrates the ideals of freedom and faith that shaped the city's legacy. In this ode, Sprague eloquently recounts the struggles and triumphs of the Pilgrims who settled in America, invoking a sense of reverence for their journey across the sea and their courageous establishment of a new home amidst hardship. He acknowledges the interplay between freedom and faith, lamenting the plight of Indigenous peoples while celebrating the resilience of the settlers. The poem emphasizes a commitment to honor the founding principles of liberty and charity, while also urging contemporary readers to remember the sacrifices of the past and aspire to uphold the values that forged their nation. By intertwining historical tribute with moral reflection, Sprague's ode serves as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of American history and the ongoing responsibility of its citizens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBoston (Mass.) -- Centennial celebrations, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22626
999 _c63743
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