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My Hunt After The Captain

My Hunt After The Captain

By: Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
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 Join Holmes as he embarks on a desperate quest through the ravaged landscapes of the Civil War, searching for his wounded son, who would later become a Supreme Court Justice. Originally featured in The Atlantic Magazine in 1862, this poignant narrative captures the heartache and turmoil of a fathers love amidst the chaos of war. Holmes, Sr. (1809-1894), an esteemed American physician, poet, and author, is celebrated as one of the finest writers of the 19th century. His iconic Breakfast Table series, beginning with The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table (1858), showcases his literary prowess, while his contributions to medical reform further solidify his legacy. (Summary by Atlantic Magazine, Wikipedia, David Wales)Copyright Biographies 2.0 Art Literary History & Criticism World
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  • 04 - My Hunt After The Captain by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

    04 - My Hunt After The Captain by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
    Aug 19 2025
    Join Holmes as he embarks on a desperate quest through the ravaged landscapes of the Civil War, searching for his wounded son, who would later become a Supreme Court Justice. Originally featured in The Atlantic Magazine in 1862, this poignant narrative captures the heartache and turmoil of a fathers love amidst the chaos of war. Holmes, Sr. (1809-1894), an esteemed American physician, poet, and author, is celebrated as one of the finest writers of the 19th century. His iconic Breakfast Table series, beginning with The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table (1858), showcases his literary prowess, while his contributions to medical reform further solidify his legacy. (Summary by Atlantic Magazine, Wikipedia, David Wales)
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    36 mins
  • 03 - My Hunt After The Captain by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

    03 - My Hunt After The Captain by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
    Aug 19 2025
    Join Holmes as he embarks on a desperate quest through the ravaged landscapes of the Civil War, searching for his wounded son, who would later become a Supreme Court Justice. Originally featured in The Atlantic Magazine in 1862, this poignant narrative captures the heartache and turmoil of a fathers love amidst the chaos of war. Holmes, Sr. (1809-1894), an esteemed American physician, poet, and author, is celebrated as one of the finest writers of the 19th century. His iconic Breakfast Table series, beginning with The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table (1858), showcases his literary prowess, while his contributions to medical reform further solidify his legacy. (Summary by Atlantic Magazine, Wikipedia, David Wales)
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    32 mins
  • 02 - My Hunt After The Captain by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

    02 - My Hunt After The Captain by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
    Aug 19 2025
    Join Holmes as he embarks on a desperate quest through the ravaged landscapes of the Civil War, searching for his wounded son, who would later become a Supreme Court Justice. Originally featured in The Atlantic Magazine in 1862, this poignant narrative captures the heartache and turmoil of a fathers love amidst the chaos of war. Holmes, Sr. (1809-1894), an esteemed American physician, poet, and author, is celebrated as one of the finest writers of the 19th century. His iconic Breakfast Table series, beginning with The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table (1858), showcases his literary prowess, while his contributions to medical reform further solidify his legacy. (Summary by Atlantic Magazine, Wikipedia, David Wales)
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    32 mins
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