Isbn: 9781332340354 - a metrical description of a fancy ball: given at washington, 9th april, 1858, dedicated to mrs. senator gwin (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. In the early 1860s, the nation's capital hosted a lavish fancy ball, and this book uses the decadent event as a lens to explore the social and political landscape of Washington, D.C. At the height of sectional tensions and amidst the brewing storm of the Civil War, this ball was a glittering display of opulence and a microcosm of the nation's divisions. The author, a keen observer of the time, weaves together historical detail and literary flair to present a captivating narrative of this pivotal moment in American history. Through the colorful cast of characters who graced the ball, we witness the interplay of ambition, vanity, and the deep-seated fractures that would soon tear the country apart. This book offers a unique perspective on the eve of the Civil War, painting a vivid picture of the hopes, fears, and aspirations of a nation on the cusp of a profound transformation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…