The book The Eleventh Hour in the Life of Julia Ward Howe was written by author Howe, Maud Howe, Mrs., 1854- Here you can read free online of The Eleventh Hour in the Life of Julia Ward Howe book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Eleventh Hour in the Life of Julia Ward Howe a good or bad book?
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Her speech was short and to the point, giving in a few words the whole crux of the matter. Her pres- ence, the presence of the old Sybil, 27 JULIA WARD HOWE mother, grandmother, great-grand- mother was extraordinarily romantic, it lifted the whole occasion out of the realm of the commonplace into that of the poetic. Her speech followed in substance the notes she had prepared, but it was enhanced with touches of eloquence such as this: " We have heard a great deal about the farmers' and the deal...ers' side of this case. We want the matter settled on the ground of justice and mercy; it ought not to take long to settle what is just to all parties: justice to all! Let us stand on that. There is one deeply interested party however, of whom we have heard nothing. He cannot speak for himself, I am here to speak for him, the infant! " The impression made was over- 28 JULIA WARD HOWE whelming. This ancient Norn, grave and beautiful as the elder Fate, claim- ing Justice for the infant in the cradle!
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