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""John Greenleaf Whittier: His Life, Genius And Writings"" is a comprehensive biography of the celebrated American poet and abolitionist, John Greenleaf Whittier. Written by Whittier himself, this book delves into his personal life, his literary works, and his political activism. It provides a detailed account of his childhood, his Quaker upbringing, and his early years as a journalist and editor. The book also explores his friendships with other notable figures of his time, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. In addition, it offers an in-depth analysis of Whittier's poetry, including his most famous works such as ""Snow-Bound"" and ""The Barefoot Boy."" Finally, the book examines Whittier's role in the abolitionist movement and his contributions to the fight against slavery. Overall, ""John Greenleaf Whittier: His Life, Genius And Writings"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of one of America's greatest poets and social activists.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.