The Vintage Mencken
What is the importance of Baltimore, Maryland in the collection, The Vintage Mencken?
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Baltimore is H. L. Mencken's lifelong home, and where he worked as a journalist for decades. Naturally he has a particular affection for it, especially the Baltimore of his youth, but he is never hesitant to call out and criticize the leaders of Baltimore for perceived folly or injustice.
The Vintage Mencken