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Blue BookThe Blue Book (bound in blue paper wrappers) was Whitman's personal, annotated copy of the 1860

On the other hand, the quietly suggestive "A Glimpse" remained more or less as in 1860.

The three 1860 "Calamus" poems he dropped from the 1867 edition were certainly highly personal, but no

In all, forty poems were variously rejected, with six restored.

"New Light on Leaves of Grass: Whitman's Annotated Copy of the 1860 (Third) Edition."

In a little house, narrow and low, facing Mickle street, in the city of Camden, N.

Introduction In July 1855, about the time Americans were again celebrating their indepen dence, an oversized

Indian is also the American poet."

American Literature, 6(1934): 254-63. Canby, Henry Seidel. Walt Whitman-An American.

Frontier: American Literature and the American West. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1965.

"Personae in Whitman (1855-1860)." American Transcendental Quarterly, 12(1971):25-32.

(vide Sunday Times , March 3rd, 1867) we called the attention of our readers to the works of an American

them, when the first feelings of dislike, which the violation of all received models had occasioned were

American life and institutions have impregnated Whitman's soul.

American air has saturated his lungs.

He is an American, Manhattanese, a democrat.

approximately half the poems found in the 1867 Leaves of Grass (poems that might have offended English readers were

Whitman recalls that "six or seven" photos were made during the session, but the poet's friend Jeannette

Gilder, an observer of the session, said there were many more than that: "He must have had twenty pictures

Whitman recalls that "six or seven" photos were made during the session, but the poet's friend Jeannette

Gilder, an observer of the session, said there were many more than that: "He must have had twenty pictures

Whitman recalls that "six or seven" photos were made during the session, but the poet's friend Jeannette

Gilder, an observer of the session, said there were many more than that: "He must have had twenty pictures

Whitman recalls that "six or seven" photos were made during the session, but the poet's friend Jeannette

Gilder, an observer of the session, said there were many more than that: "He must have had twenty pictures

The following list notesotherfeaturesofWhitman’srevisions: Two of the 1860 poems were, in 1867, joined

Two of the 1860 poems survived as unnamed poems in a “Debris” cluster in 1867 and then were dropped.

City of the world!

These adventurers were clearly fools, bolder than they were wise.

In the modern American era there were still Whitmanesque figures such as HowardHughes,largerthanlifepersonalitieswhomultiplied

On the floor were strewn, with the genuine abandon of carelessness books, magazines, newspaper clippings

Thrown here and there loosely were the skins of animals; one on the chair which is claimed as the "poet's

The coal-black eyes of the housekeeper were cast upon him. He seemed to wilt.

consider "Leaves of Grass" and its theory experimental—as, in the deepest sense, I consider our American

Candidly and dispassionately reviewing all my intentions, I feel that they were creditable—and I accept

But, regarding "Leaves of Grass," let the author speak further:— I should say it were useless to attempt

millions of equals, with their lives, their passions, their futures—these incalculable, modern, American

poetry with cosmic and dynamic features of magnitude and limitlessness suitable to the human soul were

from "a distinguished American man of letters" abt me was a very large inflation into fiction of a very

Stead had printed passages from a "private letter" on May 6, which detailed the American supporters of

subscriptions abroad, with the idea that he won't be taken care of at home, is ridiculous"; see American

remembered by you so long—& that the kiss I gave you amid those scenes, should be treasured up, & as it were

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.

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

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

They were mostly testimonials from friends, and benefits given in the theatres of New York City"; Pond

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

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

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.

he contemplated no change in his living arrangements, and that the proceeds from the Cottage Fund were

Although Whitman's friend was loath to offer any public criticism, some of the contributors were evidently

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Susan (1833–1910) and George Stafford (1827–1892) were the parents of Whitman's young friend, Harry Stafford

Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter and they quickly became admirers of Whitman

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

8 '90 Fine sunny day—was out in wheelchair yesterday 12 to 2½—went to the north point shore of the city

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

On October 3, 1890, Whitman had accepted an invitation to write for The North American Review.

The North American Review was the first literary magazine in the United States.

Though an old Republican, he calls the party in power "the banditti combine," and says, if it were not

for American elections as safety-valves, we would likely have a French Revolution here and Reign of

" 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.

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

Whitman stayed at the "Minerva House" in Sea Isle City, N.

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

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

George Marston, Boston Postmaster Edward Tobey, and anti-vice activist Anthony Comstock, all of whom 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

Smith, his wife Hannah, and their children were all friends and supporters of Whitman.

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

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

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

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

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

is Rhys's last letter to me —I suppose (but don't know for certain) that Union League Club New York City

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

The SS Britannic was a transatlantic ocean liner that traveled the Liverpool-New York City route from

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

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

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.

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

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

For Whitman's writings on Carlyle, see "Death of Thomas Carlyle" and "Carlyle from American Points of

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

" 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.

Whitman's poems "The Pallid Wreath" (January 10, 1891) and "To The Year 1889" (January 5, 1889) were

successor of Scribner's Monthly Magazine was first published in 1881 by the Century Company of New York City

Five of Whitman's poems were first published in the magazine: "Twilight" (December 1887), "Old Age's

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

Boston friends were raising money to buy a summer cottage they hoped would improve Whitman's failing

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

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Johnston (of New York) and Bucke were in the process of planning a lecture event in Whitman's honor,

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

Kennedy replied on July 9 that the books were to be sent to "Chas. E.

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

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

" 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 lectures were later published by Houghton, Mifflin.

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

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

Whitman sent "Old Poets" to the North American Review.

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

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

heard yet —Mrs O'Connor "Brazen Android" MSS for book are yet in the hands of the Houghton house y'r city—no

Stoddart's Encyclopaedia America, established Stoddart's Review in 1880, which was merged with The 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

O'Connor's stories with a preface by Whitman were published in Three Tales: The Ghost, The Brazen Android

Why the glorious mystic & genius wd have cut his throat if he had known what idiots people were to be