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“It was a time of madness, the sort of mad-hysteria that always presages war. There seems to be nothing left but war--when any population in any sort of a nation gets violently angry, civilization falls down and religion forsakes its hold on the consciences of human kind in such times of public madness.”

Quote by Rebecca Latimer Felton

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Country Life in Georgia in the Days of My Youth: Also Addresses Before Georgia Legislature Woman's Clubs, Women's Organizations and Other Noted Occasions

Written by an individual with a personal connection to Georgia's rural past, the book offers a glimpse into the daily life and social dynamics of the region during the early 20th century. It includes addresses given to legislative bodies, women's clubs, and other significant gatherings, reflecting the author's engagement with both rural communities and the women's movement in Georgia. more

Author

Rebecca Latimer Felton
Rebecca Latimer Felton

Rebecca Latimer Felton was an American writer born on June 10, 1835, and died on January 24, 1930. She is known for her advocacy of women's rights and contributions to educational reform. more

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