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Whittier Land: A Handbook of North Essex Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier

Whittier Land: A Handbook of North Essex Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier

Pickard, Samuel T.
Whittier, John Greenleaf

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General ReferenceFiction AnthologiesRegional: New England

ISBN10: 1162742259
ISBN13: 9781162742250
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Whittier Land is a comprehensive handbook of North Essex, written by Samuel T. Pickard. The book is a collection of anecdotes and poems by the renowned American poet, John Greenleaf Whittier. The content of the book is an exploration of the area where Whittier grew up and lived, and it offers a glimpse into the life and times of the poet. The book is divided into different sections, each of which covers a specific topic related to the area. The first section of the book introduces the reader to the geography and history of North Essex, while the second section provides a detailed account of the life of John Greenleaf Whittier. The third section of the book is a collection of Whittier's poems, which are accompanied by annotations and explanations. The final section of the book is a guide to the places of interest in North Essex, including Whittier's birthplace, the homes of his family and friends, and the locations that inspired his poetry. Overall, Whittier Land is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and work of John Greenleaf Whittier, as well as the history and culture of North Essex.1904. Illustrated with Map and Engravings. This volume is designed to meet a call from tourists who are visiting the Whittier shrines at Haverhill and Amesbury in numbers that are increasing year by year. Besides describing the ancestral homestead and its surroundings, and the home at Amesbury, an attempt is made to answer such questions as naturally arise in regard to the localities mentioned by Whittier in his ballads of the region. Many anecdotes of the poet and several poems by him are now first published. It is with some hesitancy that I have ventured to add a chapter upon a phase of his character that has never been adequately presented: I refer to his keen sense of humor. It will be understood that none of the impromptu verses I have given to illustrate his playful moods were intended by him to be seen outside a small circle of friends and neighbors. This playfulness, however, was so much a part of his character from boyhood to old age that I think it deserves some record such as is here given.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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