The Galaxy, Volume 23, No. 2, February, 1877 by Various

"The Galaxy, Volume 23, No. 2, February, 1877" is a collection of articles and essays written in the late 19th century. This particular volume features discussions on significant topics of the time, including a detailed examination of Abraham Lincoln's presidency during the Civil War, as well as other political, social, and literary essays. The content reflects the anxieties and debates among political factions during a tumultuous period in American history. The beginning of this volume includes a critical analysis of the Lincoln Administration during a challenging phase of the Civil War, specifically its second session of the Thirty-seventh Congress. The text elaborates on the political discontent arising from military setbacks and divergent opinions on the slavery issue among both Democrats and Republicans. It highlights the clash of ideas within Congress regarding the treatment of secessionist states and individuals, outlining the controversies surrounding policies like confiscation and emancipation as well as the broader implications these debates had for the nation's unity. Through a richly detailed narrative, it sets the stage for understanding the complexities of governance during the war and the moral questions faced by leaders like Lincoln. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Various
Title The Galaxy, Volume 23, No. 2, February, 1877
Credits Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Josephine Paolucci
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class AP: General Works: Periodicals
Subject American literature -- Periodicals
Category Text
eBook-No. 31085
Release Date
Last Update Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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