Cheerful Yesterdays (1898)

Cheerful Yesterdays is a memoir written by Thomas Wentworth Higginson, an American Unitarian minister, abolitionist, and writer. The book was first published in 1898 and provides a detailed account of Higginson's life, from his childhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts to his experiences as a soldier in the Civil War and his later career as a writer and social reformer.Throughout the book, Higginson reflects on the important events and people that shaped his life, including his relationships with his family, his education at Harvard, and his involvement in the abolitionist movement. He also discusses his experiences as a soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War, where he served as the commander of the first regiment of African American soldiers.In addition to these personal reflections, Cheerful Yesterdays also offers insights into the social and political issues of Higginson's time, including slavery, women's rights, and the struggle for racial equality. Higginson's writing is characterized by his wit, humor, and optimism, which he uses to convey his belief in the power of individuals to effect positive change in society.Overall, Cheerful Yesterdays is a fascinating and engaging memoir that offers a unique perspective on American history and the life of one of its most influential writers and activists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.