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Yankee From Olympus by Catherine Drinker Bowen. about the life and times of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes.His contribution to America, especially during the Civil War, the Great Depression, and the New deal. The writer extends the sentiments o his father and grandfather as well.
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YANKEE FROM OLYMPUS
Catherine Drinker Bowen’s biography Yankee from Olympus. The story of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes. It’s the story of his country, born in 1841, his presence carries tradition. And yes, it is not oppressive but inspires. The justice and his family provide an excellent introduction to American history. Not to mention the fact that before the civil war to the great depression and New Deal of the 1930s they have contributed to the American way of life. The Author feels Justice Holmes’s character reflects his New England roots. And so, the story extends to his father and grandfather as well.
