Historical Papers Part 3 from Volume VI of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier

"Historical Papers" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of essays that looks at important moments and people in history, focusing on freedom, fairness, and the right and wrong of political decisions. It talks about people like Daniel O'Connell and events like the Border War of 1708, showing the challenges and victories in the fight for human rights and good government. The book starts by introducing Daniel O'Connell, an Irish hero who worked to free people and make society better, with Whittier examining O'Connell's life, comparing him to others like Henry Clay, and pointing out the problems O'Connell faced from American slave owners and British politicians. It shows O'Connell's dedication to making changes peacefully instead of using violence, and how he stood up for both the Irish and enslaved people in America, while also discussing historical wrongs and the battle for moral and intellectual leadership in the world, preparing the reader for more connected stories from the past in Whittier's other writings.