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say that "November Boughs" (Philadelphia: David McKay) is an important permanent contribution to American

Take, for example, this epigram on "The Bravest Soldiers:" "Brave, brave were the soldiers (high-named

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

For more information about McKay, see Joel Myerson, " McKay, David (1860–1918) Walt Whitman's Book

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

Kummings (New York: Garland Publishing, 1998).; David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based

For more information about McKay, see Joel Myerson, "McKay, David (1860–1918)," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia

bright morning, or at night when the glamour in the sky & the glitter of Camps below & the hum of the city

Some of his friends were beginning to think he meant to settle oversea for good.

We have a young American novelist over here at present with his wife,—Henry Harland ("Sidney Luska.")

Meanwhile this probation in a world's city is helpful & good, fortunately, in other ways.

The notes and addresses that were delivered at Whitman's seventieth birthday celebration in Camden, on

May 31, 1889, were collected and edited by Horace Traubel.

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

Henry Harland was an American author who wrote under the pseudonym Sidney Luska (Josh Lambert, "As It

Two long tables were arranged the whole length of the big room on the second floor, and covers were spread

Samuel, of this city, and Benjamin F.

Boyle and other Philadelphians who were present. Francis B.

Then somebody proposed "Three cheers for Walt Whitman," which were given with a will.

He is a genuine continental American."

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

Tecumseh Sherman appear in Edmund Clarence Stedman and Ellen Mackay Hutchinson, eds., A Library of American

It is a matter of no little significance that here has appeared in American literature a man who has

absurd delusion that the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and Rome, and the lands which these cities

In 1876 Robert Buchanan, the Scotch poet, published an appeal "eulogizing and defending the American

A Danish critic has said in a Copenhagen magazine: "It may be candidly admitted that the American poet

But, although he calls them the "most precious bequest to current American civilization from all the

Bucke: "A long & good letter f'm Stedman & a present of the big vols: (all yet printed, 7) of his 'American

VII of Stedman's A Library of American Literature: From the Earliest Settlement to the Present Time (

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

The notes and addresses that were delivered at Whitman's seventieth birthday celebration in Camden, on

May 31, 1889, were collected and edited by Horace Traubel.

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based publisher Rees Welsh's bookselling and publishing

Garland's return address is printed on the envelope as follows: HAMLIN GARLAND | Teacher English & American

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

of the New York Nation and Harper's Magazine during the mid 1860s.

In an Ashtabula Sentinel review of the 1860 edition Leaves of Grass, Howells wrote, "If he is indeed

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

A Library of Great American Literature: From the Earliest Settlement to the Present Time was an eleven-volume

"A Library of American Literature." Office of Charles L. Webster & Co., Publishers.

Editors: Edmund Clarence Stedman, Ellen Mackay Hutchinson. 3 East 14th Street, New York City, March 27th

An American, 2. A book-lover, 3.

To-day, then, I forward to you by express the first seven volumes of the "Library of American Literature

In short, I send you an American "cosmorama" for your own room: hoping it may lighten some of the hours

The letterhead of pages 1, 5, and 9 of Stedman's letter is printed: "A Library of American Literature

A Library of Great American Literature: From the Earliest Settlement to the Present Time was an eleven-volume

Hooks, "Ellen MacKay Hutchinson ([1851]–1933)," Legacy: A Journal of American Women Writers 30:2 (2013

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

Charles Brockden Brown (1771–1810) was an American writer who authored novels, short stories, and essays

David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based publisher Rees Welsh's bookselling and publishing

For more information about McKay, see Joel Myerson, "McKay, David (1860–1918)," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

off their friendship in late 1872 over Reconstruction policies with regard to emancipated African Americans

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

Jones's report can be found in Stedman, ed., The Library of American Literature 3 (New York: Charles

William Dean Howells (1837–1920) was an American realist novelist and literary critic, serving the staff

of the New York Nation and Harper's Magazine during the mid 1860s.

1871 to 1880, he was one of the foremost critics in New York, and used his influence to support American

In an Ashtabula Sentinel review of the 1860 edition Leaves of Grass, Howells wrote, "If he is indeed

Whitman: I saw lately that you were not so well—but hope it is a newspaper report merely and that you

I think Whitman one of the greatest if not the greatest of our American poets."

He is not afraid of your work but wishes some of it were left out of it, for a popular volume.

Ellen Louise Chandler Moulton (1835–1908) was an American poet and critic who published several collections

William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript

; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography

In 1882, "A Woman Waits for Me" and "To a Common Prostitute" were two of the poems that the Boston district

While a portion of the lettersreceived in season were read, and them printed in local many of were the

Not tilllateron were thecheers given, but when given they were given several times, and vehemently.

Happy that one city of titlundis- • puted !

However true itmight once have been that American books were not read, or that there were few or none

I have seemed to myself to reach a fairer judgment of American tendencies and ofthe spiritof the American

O'Connor), and then the O'Connors were to send the letters to Bucke.

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

I was beginning to fear lest you were not so well again.

If good wishes of friends were of any direct use, physically, I mean, as well as in other ways, it would

It was held at the foot of Cleopatra's Needle, round the base of which the various speakers were grouped

Through the day it had been wet and foggy in turn, but now the sky was of an American clearness, the

If Jesus were in London today would he be in those churches?"—and the crowd shouted back, "No!

Joseph Pennell (1857–1926) was an American lithographer, illustrator, and etcher whose work often depicted

On July 12, 1874, he wrote for the first time to Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground

I was in London Canada , in fact a resident there when you were a visitor and guest in that city.

89 Walt Whitman Esq Dear Sir I have rec d . with very great pleasure the copy of yr. works w h you were

the hope that yr. days may yet "be long in the land" to whose literature you have given the true American

William Dean Howells (1837–1920) was an American realist novelist and literary critic, serving the staff

of the New York Nation and Harper's Magazine during the mid 1860s.

1871 to 1880, he was one of the foremost critics in New York, and used his influence to support American

In an Ashtabula Sentinel review of the 1860 edition Leaves of Grass, Howells wrote, "If he is indeed

His limbs and feet were wrapped in heavy gray blankets.

And then we kissed him farewell, and were out in the soft, almost sping-like air, feeling as if it were

were the words I wrote next day in my diary.

The grand head and serene face were to dawn upon me in a few moments.

The feet were well proportioned and clad in broad-toed, easy shoes.

off their friendship in late 1872 over Reconstruction policies with regard to emancipated African Americans

David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based publisher Rees Welsh's bookselling and publishing

For more information about McKay, see Joel Myerson, "McKay, David (1860–1918)," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia

Only 300 copies were printed, and Whitman signed the title page of each one.

29 '89 A long & good letter f'm Stedman & a present of the big vols: (all yet printed, 7) of his "American

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript

; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography

Walt Whitman Kennedy please send all to Mrs O'Connor & O'C please send on to Dr Bucke "A Library of American

Editors: Edmund Clarence Stedman, Ellen Mackay Hutchinson. 3 East 14th Street, New York City, March 27th

An American, 2. A book-lover, 3.

To-day, then, I forward to you by express the first seven volumes of the "Library of American Literature

In short, I send you an American "cosmorama" for your own room: hoping it may lighten some of the hours

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

Thomas Bailey Aldrich (1836–1907) was an American poet, story-writer, and novelist who also served as

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

I devoutly pray that you are not suffering so much as you were.

The flavour they are were like the American, though small in size. Wish I could send you some!

On July 12, 1874, he wrote for the first time to Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground

89 Thanks for N[elly]'s card & am cheer'd much —Have been looking at some vols: Stedman's great "American

off their friendship in late 1872 over Reconstruction policies with regard to emancipated African Americans

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

for city and land for land.

greatest city in the whole world.

what joys were thine!

It pleased him very much, yet the tears were in his eyes. He asked me if I enjoyed religion.

The rest were carried ashore and laid down in one place or another."

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

The notes and addresses that were delivered at Whitman's seventieth birthday celebration in Camden, on

May 31, 1889, were collected and edited by Horace Traubel.

David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based publisher Rees Welsh's bookselling and publishing

Those lines which I wrote in September of this year, & which I am glad to see now circulated, were calculated

It was called: "Long I thought that knowledge alone would suffice me" [Calamus 8. ed: 1860–61].

Whitman deleted this poem from the Calamus cluster after 1860.

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Only 300 copies were printed, and Whitman signed the title page of each one.

David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based publisher Rees Welsh's bookselling and publishing

; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

The notes and addresses that were delivered at Whitman's seventieth birthday celebration in Camden, on

May 31, 1889, were collected and edited by Horace Traubel.

William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript

; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography

William Dean Howells (1837–1920) was an American realist novelist and literary critic, serving the staff

of the New York Nation and Harper's Magazine during the mid 1860s.

In an Ashtabula Sentinel review of the 1860 edition Leaves of Grass, Howells wrote, "If he is indeed

The American nation is not much at present, but will be some day the most glorious one on earth.

I always remember that my ancestors were Dutch .

He has a smack of Americanism, American individuality, a smack of outdoor life, the wash of the sea,

But he is too melancholy for a great representative of American poetry.

"Leaves of Grass" are the reflections of American life and ideas which reflect again.

The notes and addresses that were delivered at Whitman's seventieth birthday celebration in Camden, on

May 31, 1889, were collected and edited by Horace Traubel.

David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based publisher Rees Welsh's bookselling and publishing

Only 300 copies were printed, and Whitman signed the title page of each one.

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

This is but an added nod to the effort I am always making to bring to you the friendly love of our American

Were I the man-of-war bird he has pictured us Nothing could keep me from flying that way.

The notes and addresses that were delivered at Whitman's seventieth birthday celebration in Camden, on

May 31, 1889, were collected and edited by Horace Traubel.

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

I wish that we all were near you, if so be that we might make an occasional hour brighter for you & contribute

Her husband is in the new London City Council and is becoming prominent in abilities & in his profession

Mrs K. goes in to the city every day, so we shd have the day to ourselves, I also go in nearly every

Hale wrote an appreciative review of yr first book in '56 or '60, also in the North American, & he told

He was the author of many books and articles on German-American affairs and was superintendent of German

See The American-German Review 13 (December 1946), 27–30.

See Walter Grünzweig, Constructing the German Walt Whitman (Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1995

Kennedy is referring to the five–volume Modern Painters (1843–1860), written by the Victorian art critic

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

Arnold and Whitman: The Author of "Light of Asia" Visits the American Poet ARNOLD AND WHITMAN THE AUTHOR

OF "LIGHT OF ASIA" VISITS THE AMERICAN POET.

My second wife, you know, was an American lady, and that gives me a claim on your people.

I told him my children bore American names and that it pleased me to think and speak of Americans as

There were tears in the eyes of the English poet.

William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript

; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography

See The American-German Review 13 (December 1946), 27–30.

See Walter Grünzweig, Constructing the German Walt Whitman (Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1995

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

No, I was not much interested in the Pan-American business though it is worth interest—do not see why

William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript

; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography

May 31, 1889, were collected and edited by Horace Traubel.

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

The Pan-American Conference of 1889, also known as the First International Conference of American States

The fields & lanes were starred with primroses & daffodils, & the hedges were just breaking into bloom

I am on the Free Trade side, in spite of my American upbringing.

See Walter Grünzweig, Constructing the German Walt Whitman (Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1995

David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based publisher Rees Welsh's bookselling and publishing

For more information about McKay, see Joel Myerson, "McKay, David (1860–1918)," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia

Whitman wrote this postscript at the top of the first page of the letter above the city and the date.

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript

; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography

The London Council, of which Frank is a member, is practically a Parliament for the most important city

I see from the American papers that you are having a mild winter.

elected to the London County Council in January 1889, becoming one of the first women elected to a city

She was married to Robert Pearsall Smith in 1851 and her surviving children were Mary Whitall Smith Costelloe

letter is addressed: Edmund C Stedman | 3 east Fourteenth Street | (C E Webster Publisher's) | New York City

Whitman received more space in A Library of American Literature than any other poet.

Ursula and John were married on September 12, 1857.

Hamlin Garland (1860–1940) was an American novelist and autobiographer, known especially for his works

about the hardships of farm life in the American Midwest.

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

The notes and addresses that were delivered at Whitman's seventieth birthday celebration in Camden, on

May 31, 1889, were collected and edited by Horace Traubel.

The International Congress of American States opened in Washington on October 2; the delegates began

Bucke and his brother-in-law William John Gurd were designing a gas and fluid meter to be patented in

off their friendship in late 1872 over Reconstruction policies with regard to emancipated African Americans

David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based publisher Rees Welsh's bookselling and publishing

For more information about McKay, see Joel Myerson, "McKay, David (1860–1918)," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia