Southing: Reflections in Washington Park, Part III
Henry Timrod’s dream of Southern freedom was about to undergo a trial by fire, as Charleston endured one of the most brutal sieges ever inflicted on a great and civilized city.
Henry Timrod’s dream of Southern freedom was about to undergo a trial by fire, as Charleston endured one of the most brutal sieges ever inflicted on a great and civilized city.
Lately, I have been thinking back to an observation I made over a decade ago, that the American ruling class has been experiencing a steady regression in manners, intelligence, and dignity to the point that the leaders of both parties routinely believe like the spoiled brats they undoubtedly are.
As college freshmen, my friends and I got in the habit of walking every street in the city until we could recite the street names north and south, east and west.
Complete this test in 45 minutes or less. I’ll provide answer key–if needed. Correct your errors by looking in book. 70 points is passing.
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This is a revised version of a speech given at a program held in Charleston about 20 years ago.
An uncharacteristic piece of optimism from the Southern Partisan in 1982, slightly edited and revised.