George Lunt

George Lunt
George Lunt (1803–1885) was an American lawyer, poet, editor, and writer known for his contributions to literature and journalism in the 19th century. He authored several works of poetry and essays, with notable publications including "Lyric Poems" and "The Origin of the Late War," which explored political and social themes of his time, especially related to the American Civil War. As an editor, he contributed to influential periodicals like "The Boston Courier" and "The Boston Daily Advertiser". Lunt's writing reflected his Federalist beliefs, and he was a vocal critic of abolitionism, supporting conservative political causes.

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INTRODUCTION. The Editor of this little volume does not deem it incumbent upon him to explain in what way the author’s manuscript came into his possession. He hopes it may be enough for him to say, that the writer believed himself to be the only person whose memory retained most of the incidents and anecdotes herein recorded; and a long and familiar acquaintance with his character enables the Editor... more...