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Barbara Frietchie and Civil War Verse in a Victorian Vein
A patchwork of poetry and prose recalls Barbara Frietchie and Civil War imagery, while later passages discuss Bishopson and The Christian Advocate on sermons, railroad tariffs, temperance activism, and humorous anecdotes. The collage blends memory with editorial critique and social commentary from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Methodist Ecumenical Conference
Buckley
Christian Advocate
Clara Belle
New York
Walter Scott
Ireland
Leadville
Woman's National Christian ‘Temperance Union
Frances H. Willard
Washington
White House