Whittier-land by Samuel T. Pickard
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| Author | Pickard, Samuel T. (Samuel Thomas), 1828-1915 |
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| LoC No. | 04010894 |
| Title |
Whittier-land A Handbook of North Essex, Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier Never Before Collected. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Whittier-Land" by Samuel T. Pickard is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a guidebook for visitors exploring the life and surroundings of the renowned poet John Greenleaf Whittier, detailing his ancestry, birthplace, and notable localities in Essex County, Massachusetts, that inspired his poetry. The text offers readers insights into both Whittier’s personal narrative and the rich landscapes he celebrated in his works. The opening of "Whittier-Land" introduces the significance of the Merrimac Valley, which was not only the setting for Whittier's childhood but also the source of much of his poetic inspiration. It describes the geographical and historical context of Haverhill and Amesbury, detailing the poet's early life and his profound connection to these locations. Anecdotes from Whittier's youth are interspersed with descriptions of places relevant to his poetry, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his character and his unique sense of humor in the chapters to follow. The author aims to preserve the memory of Whittier while catering to the growing interest from tourists eager to visit the poet's homesteads and literary landmarks. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892 -- Homes and haunts -- Massachusetts -- Essex County |
| Subject | Literary landmarks -- Massachusetts -- Essex County |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29754 |
| Release Date | Aug 22, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 54 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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