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100	1		_aMercer, S. C. _q(Samuel C.)
245	1	0	_aPoems
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-06-20
508			_aProduced 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)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAmerican poetry
653			_aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Poetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54948
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