The second volume of essays and observations From the Easy Chair of William Curtis, editor of Harper's Weekly and one of the founders of the American Republican party, and served Ulysses S. Grant; although he split from the party in the 1880s over the choice of presidential candidate. He was an original member of the New York Board of Education. - Summary by Lynne Thompson
Chapters
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The New Year Read by Lynne T 10:03
2
The Public Scold Read by DrPGould 6:01
3
National Nominating Convention Read by DrPGould 7:05
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Bryant's Country Read by Mike Pelton 9:24
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The Game of Newport Read by Mike Pelton 9:34
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The Lecture Lyceum Read by DrPGould 8:03
7
Tweed Read by John 16:53
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Commencement Read by John 11:46
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The Streets of New York Read by BettyB 8:20
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The Morality of Dancing Read by DrPGould 5:11
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The Hog Family Read by John 8:47
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The Enlightened Observer Read by John 6:27
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Ralph Waldo Emerson Read by DrPGould 17:02
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Henry Ward Beecher Read by Larry Wilson 10:07
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The Golden Age Read by BettyB 8:19
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Spring Pictures Read by brianna 5:52
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Proper and Improper Read by DrPGould 7:11
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Belinda and the Vulgar Read by BettyB 6:12
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Decayed Gentility Read by brianna 9:54
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The Pharisee Read by brianna 8:52
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Lady Mavourneen and her Travels Read by BettyB 7:32
22
General Sherman Read by brianna 5:51
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The American Girl Read by Mike Pelton 10:43
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Annus Mirabilis Read by DrPGould 12:23
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Stautues in Central Park Read by BettyB 8:36
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The Grand Tour Read by Lynne T 10:59
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'Easy Does It, Guvner' Read by DrPGould 5:40
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Siste, Viator Read by John 11:59
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Christendom vs Christianity Read by Mike Pelton 8:07
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Francis George Shaw Read by Mike Pelton 10:49
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