Description: About: John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–1892) was an American poet, abolitionist, and advocate for social reform. Born into a Quaker family in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Whittier’s upbringing greatly influenced his values, which were centered around simplicity, peace, and justice. He became a prominent voice in the fight against slavery and contributed to American literature through his poetry and prose. Whittier’s role in shaping American literature was substantial, particularly in cementing poetry as a medium for social and political advocacy. He is often associated with the Fireside Poets, a group that included Longfellow and Lowell. Condition notes: Vol I: Bright green boards with gilt lettering and decoration on cover and spine. Poet’s name blind embossed on back cover. Gilt top edge. Shelf wear with chipped head and tail of spine which obscures gilt lettering of publisher on tail. Bumped corners and light scuff marks on boards. Exposed and loose hinge. 2nd owners name on endpapers and original inscription reads “May Papa enjoy many more Christmases and accept this from Emilie” on first free end paper. Toning to pages. Exposed stitching on interior pages. Binding tight. Pages 310-11 with (food?) stains. Vol II: Bright green boards with gilt lettering and decoration on cover and spine. Gilt top edge. Poet’s name blind embossed on back cover. Shelf wear with chipped head and tail of spine which obscures gilt lettering of publisher on tail. Bumped corners and light scuff marks on boards. Exposed and loose hinge. 2nd owners name on endpapers and original inscription reads “May Papa enjoy many more Christmases and accept this from Emilie” on first free end paper. Toning to pages. Exposed stitching on interior pages. Binding tight.
Price: 53.76 USD
Location: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
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Book Title: Whittier’s Poetical Works
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Fiction
Publisher: Fields Osgood & Co
Intended Audience: Adults
Inscribed: Yes
Subject: Poetry
Personalize: No
Publication Year: 1870
Type: poetry
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Era: 1800s
Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
Features: Illustrated
Genre: poetry, Antiquarian & Collectible
Topic: 19th Century Poetry, Abolitionist Poetry, American Poets
