"Cambridge Sketches" by Frank Preston Stearns is a set of essays set in 1905 that reflect Cambridge, Massachusetts' academic and cultural scene, particularly around Harvard University in the mid-1800s. It shines a light on well-known people like poet Longfellow and professor Francis J. Child, sharing details about their lives, school experiences, and the overall intellectual mood of the period. The book starts with a picture of Harvard College near the end of the Civil War in 1865, describing the happy but also sad feelings of students when they heard about General Lee's surrender, and shows what college life was like then, including student activities, school challenges, and important social issues. This mix of history and personal stories helps readers understand how school and society mixed together in Cambridge's past.
Cambridge Sketches
By Frank Preston Stearns
Step back in time to experience the blend of joy and sorrow during the Civil War's end, as seen through the eyes of Harvard's students and faculty.
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About the AuthorFrank Preston Stearns (1846–1917), the son of abolitionist George Luther Stearns, was a writer and abolitionist from Massachusetts during the 19th century. In addition to collaborating with Elizur Wright in ambitious abolitionist projects, such as the American Anti-Slavery Society, he is credited with several seminal works exploring the lives and careers of important American public figures and authors of note, including The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Life of Prince Otto von Bismarck, and The Life and Public Services of George Luther Stearns.
Frank Preston Stearns (1846–1917), the son of abolitionist George Luther Stearns, was a writer and abolitionist from Massachusetts during the 19th century. In addition to collaborating with Elizur Wright in ambitious abolitionist projects, such as the American Anti-Slavery Society, he is credited with several seminal works exploring the lives and careers of important American public figures and authors of note, including The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Life of Prince Otto von Bismarck, and The Life and Public Services of George Luther Stearns.
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