Writings; Volume 3

Writings; Volume 3

Elizabeth Hussey Whittier / John Greenleaf Whittier

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781178398724
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This third volume of 'Writings' presents a comprehensive collection of works by John Greenleaf Whittier and Elizabeth Hussey Whittier. John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) was a prominent American Quaker poet and advocate for abolition. This collection showcases his poetic talent and social activism, offering readers insight into his life, beliefs, and the historical context in which he lived. The inclusion of Elizabeth Hussey Whittier’s writings provides a complementary perspective, enriching our understanding of the Whittier family’s literary and intellectual contributions. A valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of American literature and history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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