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The Journals and Miscellaneous Notebooks of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Volume XVI : 1866-1882 (Journals and Miscellaneous Notebooks of Ralph Waldo Emerson)
The Journals and Miscellaneous Notebooks of Ralph Waldo Emerson Volume XVI 18661882 - Journals and Miscellaneous Notebooks of Ralph Waldo Emerson Author:Ronald A. Bosco The final volume of the Harvard edition presents the journals of Emerson's last years. In them, he reacts to the changing America of the post-Civil War years, commenting on Reconstruction, immigration, protectionism in trade, and the dangers of huge fortunes in few hands--as well as on baseball and the possibilities of air travel. Finally, his l... more »ate journals show Emerson confronting his loss of creative vigor, husbanding his powers, and maintaining his equanimity in the face of decline.« less