Youth is in a grand flush, like the hot days of ending summer; and pleasant dreams thrall your spirit, like the smoky atmosphere that bathes the landscape of an August day.Dream Life, 1860
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Donald G. Mitchell was an American author and literary critic, best known for his writings in the 19th century, particularly his popular works such as "The Last American" and "The Adventures of Captain John Oakhurst." In addition to his fiction, Mitchell was an influential figure in American literature, contributing to essays and critiques that shaped contemporary thought. He was also a prominent advocate for education and the arts during his lifetime.
1822–2013·lived 191 years
Youth is in a grand flush, like the hot days of ending summer; and pleasant dreams thrall your spirit, like the smoky atmosphere that bathes the landscape of an August day.Dream Life, 1860