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The Ballad of Ishmael Day

Summary

Poem entitled "The Ballad of Ishmael Day," concerns a Confederate invasion of Maryland and a confrontation between the soldiers and Ishmael Day, who shoots a Confederate for trying to take down the American flag.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald and Torch Light

Publication Date: March 1st, 1865

Page/Column: 1D

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Poetry / Literature

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