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Browning, and in the effete books.

heartedness, but self-giving, but brave sense, mettle, hard and heavy force, laconic energy, when books

Whitman objected to the book's characterization of his relationship with Emerson; see Horace Traubel,

finally printed it, but without their name, and without taking any of customary steps to introduce the book

Yet neither the author nor the book have any merit to be compared with Tupper and the Country Parson

We have quoted perhaps the most effective poem in the book; but there are lines or passages in nearly

shown by quotations is the broad effect of his poems as a whole; as he says himself, "The words of my book

Harlan's hymn-book. It will do much, we are confident, to remove the prejudice against Mr.

says. he had aught to have staid in the army" (Trent Collection of Whitmaniana, Duke University Rare Books

& found fault with everybody—but was always very courteous to me, & spoke very highly of me in his book

Hugo Eicholtz was listed in the Washington Directory of 1869 and in one of Whitman's address books (The

He was wounded in the First Battle of Fredericksburg (December 1862) and was taken prisoner during the

He was wounded in the First Battle of Fredericksburg (December 1862) and was taken prisoner during the

expressed that wish many times before this letter" (Trent Collection of Whitmaniana, Duke University Rare Books

ought to have a month of leave from all cares" (Trent Collection of Whitmaniana, Duke University Rare Book

Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Birds and Poets (New York

see Barrus, Whitman and Burroughs—Comrades (1931), 10, and William Sloane Kennedy, The Fight of a Book

Velsor, who was later listed in an address book (The Library of Congress #108), and who had a drugstore

I am having good times here, rather quiet—My book is being printed—gets along rather slowly.

every day—Jeff is very well, & George pretty well—in the latter I can see that campaigning & Danville prison

some for the better and some for the worser" (Trent Collection of Whitmaniana, Duke University Rare Books

Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Birds and Poets (1877), Notes

The reason is that my book, which is a little more than half done, does not get along as fast as the

My dear friend, My book has been delayed among the printers,—but I shall stay till it is all printed—it

The book is going to suit me pretty well—it will make a volume of 500 pages, size & style & type, &c

seems impossible to prevent them making lots of ridiculous errors—it is my constant dread that the book

—The weather is perfect here, & if it wasn't for the worriment of the book, I should be as happy as a

Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Birds and Poets (New York

Ballow with paper for end leaves, &c. similar to that you used for the book.

On his table had been laid one day a queerly-shaped book entitled, "Leaves of Grass.

There was not, apparently, a single book in the room.

"He has written a book—hasn't he?" "Not as ever I hearn on."

At the Tombs prison we went among the prisoners, and the confidence and volubility with which they ran

There are two or three pieces in the book which are disagreeable; simply sensual. . . .

I suppose you have got your copy of the new book—I feel satisfied with the looks of it—it might be better

, & handsomer paper, &c—but I am glad it turns out as good as it is—for, in making a book, you can't

enemies, & those who are determined to find fault, will of course still do so—But I feel that the book

received—I am greatly obliged for this copy, but still more thankful to you for having written the Book

Often called the "workshop" edition, the volume consisted of four separately paginated books stitched

Whitman's letter to James Speed of October 13, 1866, in which Whitman requests three dollars for the book

I transmit you herewith a certified transcript from the books of the President's office, in relation

aged 55 years, formerly Postmaster at the village of Monument, Mass. on the Cape Cod Railroad—now in prison

examination of the Case, I devoutly believe in) —I submit, that he has already served four years in prison

joined the navy and became second assistant engineer on the steamer "Ossipee"; see Whitman's address book

that you cause an order to be issued to the commandment at the Fortress to relax the rigor of the prisoner's

arsenal, 950 a lot, going to put up brick houses" (Trent Collection of Whitmaniana, Duke University Rare Book

refer to Walt Whitman, who has just published another edition of his much criticised and remarkable book

This unique and original book can be obtained by addressing the author here and enclosing three dollars

Fort Delaware, in certain cases of Habeas Corpus, sued out before Judge Hall, in behalf of some prisoners

act as a counsel for commandant of Fort Delaware, in Habeas Corpus Cases before Judge Hall, as to prisoners

The first poem, 'Walt Whitman,' which is a compend of the book, has for its central purpose, perhaps,

I am, at least, not aware that anything in the book is simulated or forced: whether successful or not

Kennedy lists him among Whitman's "Bitter and Relentless Foes and Villifiers"; see The Fight of a Book

Whitman's copy of Stanbery's "Order Book" is in the Charles E. Feinberg Collection.

Your book also came safely. I accept it, as a kind & valuable gift—& heartily thank you.

Kennedy lists him among Whitman's "Bitter and Relentless Foes and Villifiers"; see The Fight of a Book

—it is a magazine—it is for sale at most of the book-stands—30 cts—it has a piece in about me —I think

I sent Han a book—"Lady Audley's Secret" —& shall send her a letter to-day.

But as I am not willing you should be the loser, in such a manner, I send you my book, by same mail with

Although Whitman at this time kept no record of book sales, probably three dollars was the price he expected

The book was still-born.

Some three score copies were deposited in a neighboring book store, and as many more in another book

The full history of the book, if it could ever be written, would be a very curious one.

But he has been a reader of men and of things, and a student of America, much more than of books.

The influence of books and works of art upon an author may be seen in all respectable writers.

which a new edition has just been issued, not because we accept it as a just critical estimate of that book

The book is, perhaps, the most astounding one of the age.

There is an immense sense of space in the book.

Wherever she appears in the book, she appears augustly. She is the matrix of all.

WHITMAN'S book may not be understood at all for a long time.

Dec. 2, 1866 My dear Whitman: I find your book and cordial letter, on returning home from a lecturing

I have had the first edition of your Leaves of Grass among my books, since its first appearance, and

Kennedy lists him among Whitman's "Bitter and Relentless Foes and Villifiers"; see The Fight of a Book

Washington I tried to find you but could not. when you first met me, on leaving you you gave me a small book

Every thing goes on the same in the office—I have written again to Han—I send her some book or something

Brooklyn Dec 21st/66 Dear Walt, Sent letter to Worthen —as soon as received  Mother received letter and book—by

the way can I get one of the books to present to Ruggles  The $31 was made up as follows  Moses Lane

He published several books on engineering and served as president of the American Society of Civil Engineers

The puppy thought I suppose that he could get his letter printed, & injure me & my book.

Hannah acknowledged receipt of the book in her letter to her mother on March 20, 1867 (Trent Collection

of Whitmaniana, Duke University Rare Books, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library).

I read one verse of his "Laus Veneris," in a store, and bought the book—When critics or ordinary readers

burdened with dewy fragrancies fragrances — There is enough beauty in your "Leaves" to make a rare book

I read one verse of his "Laus Veneris," in a store, and bought the book—When critics or ordinary readers

it, and earth burdend with dewy fragrancies— There is enough beauty in your "Leaves" to make a rare book

HarIan said, was that he had written the book of poetry entitled . This book Mr.

Open this other book of his, "William Shakespeare," a book with only one grave fault, the omission of

What book is spared?

Nearly every other great book bleeds.

I see it in his book and in his life.