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Y'rs of 8th rec'd —weather pleasant here—nothing very new— shall send you the sheets of the "Dinner book
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
Johnson, whom he termed a "scamp & fraud" (Whitman's Commonplace Book [Charles E.
Echoes" to Henry Mills Alden of Harper's New Monthly Magazine and asked $100 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
The "3 or 4 sonnets poemets," as the poet characterized the work in his Commonplace Book, were eventually
Breeze" appeared in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine in December, 1890; Whitman received $60 (Commonplace Book
leaving here, but I suppose he intends leaving—he is here yet—We have got along very well indeed—A book
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
Carpenter—a socialist philosopher who in his book Civilisation, Its Cause and Cure posited civilization
The title of Carpenter's book was Civilization: Its Causes and Cure; and Other Essays (London: Swan Sonnenschein
to Mrs O'C in Wash'n—but she is now in Boston—Ed still over in Phil—have been looking over Horace's book
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
and apparently liked the critic's work on Leaves of Grass—Whitman even had Sarrazin's chapter on his book
O'C[onnor] seems to be in Boston yet—I guess fairly well—weather fine here to-day—Harry Stafford was
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
specimens, tid-bits, brilliants, sparkles, chippings—oh, they are all wearisome: they might go with some books
: yes, they fit with some books—some books fit with them: but Leaves of Grass is different—yields nothing
Stafford visited the poet on October 9 (Whitman's Commonplace Book [Charles E.
He was editor of the Springfield Republican from 1868 to 1872, and was the author of books dealing with
I was very much impressed by the affectionate personal confessions of the dinner book. bye bye, dear
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
Kennedy's manuscript eventually became two books, Reminiscences of Walt Whitman (1896) and The Fight
of a Book for the World (1926).
Alexander Gardner (1821–1882) of Paisley, Scotland, a publisher who reissued a number of books by and
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
Whitman gave her $10 (The Commonplace-Book, Charles E.
to Brazil) "A north Star to a South" & send it off to Harper's Weekly —yr's just rec'd —Sold a big book
his syndicate of newspapers; whether it was ever published is still unknown (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Whitman's Complete Poems & Prose (1888), a volume Whitman often referred to as the "big book," was published
Frederick Oldach bound the book, which included a profile photo of the poet on the title page.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
same, same old story) in the big rocking chair alone in den—the elder of the two young sailor men, Harry
do me good (his brother Warren is my nurse)—I sent you "the American" with the notice of Sarrazins book
his syndicate of newspapers; whether it was ever published is still unknown (Whitman's Commonplace Book
and apparently liked the critic's work on Leaves of Grass—Whitman even had Sarrazin's chapter on his book
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
for his belief that Shakespeare's plays had been written by Francis Bacon, an idea he argued in his book
The "programme" referred to here was probably an announcement of the publication of that book.
Quite a strong "last word" from J A Symonds f'm Switzerland—you will see it in Horace's book — that will
On September 21, 1889 the poet sent Complete Poems & Prose (1888) to Symonds (Whitman's Commonplace Book
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
radicalism, of the desire to alleviate the sufferings of the world—especially the sufferings of prisoners
war ship "Philadelphia" noon to-day— weather middling to-day, warmish, a little air—Horace's dinner book
I find that that Gardner publishes highly respectable religious books (not our cosmic=pantheistic kind
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
Alexander Gardner (1821–1882) of Paisley, Scotland, was a publisher who reissued a number of books by
Kennedy's manuscript, "Walt Whitman, the Poet of Humanity," eventually became two books, Reminiscences
of Walt Whitman (1896) and The Fight of a Book for the World (1926).
to Harper's Weekly on September 18, 1889 (Whitman's Commonplace Book [Charles E.
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
and apparently liked the critic's work on Leaves of Grass—Whitman even had Sarrazin's chapter on his book
to Harper's Weekly on September 18, 1889 (Whitman's Commonplace Book [Charles E.
The entry in Whitman's Commonplace Book for this date reads: "Letter f'm C L H[eyde].
noon Oct: 5 '89 Sunny & coolish & fine—have a good oak fire—I think the press work of Horace's dinner book
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
to Harper's Weekly on September 18, 1889 (Whitman's Commonplace Book [Charles E.
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
Bucke specifically requested on October 18, 1889 the rare 1872 book and a copy of O'Connor's novel of
mail—hasty note frequently f'm Kennedy (one enclosed)—McKay sent over yesterday for one of the big books
Whitman often referred to Complete Poems & Prose (1888) as his "big book."
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
The book was sent to Edmund B. Delebarre (Whitman's Commonplace Book [Charles E.
letters, good idea — If any one throws up to you the praise (or sweetness or eulogism) of your W W book—let
him read these two pieces ab't Hawthorne and Dickens —gossipy but very interesting this book of Fields—am
An almost identical entry appeared in Whitman's Commonplace Book (Charles E.
Whitman is referring to "The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree" from the Bible, which is found in the book
Echoes" to Henry Mills Alden of Harper's New Monthly Magazine and asked $100 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Walter Delaplaine Scull, a young English artist, sent $6 for the book on October 14, 1889.
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
back) proof of my little 8 line poemet "Old Age's Ship & Crafty Death's" —Have you rec'd the dinner books
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
McKenzie, "a young admirer who sent his first book" to Whitman.
Carpenter—a socialist philosopher who in his book Civilisation, Its Cause and Cure posited civilization
It is a lovely little book. I am thoroughly delighted with it.
My copy of Sarrazin has come to hand by the afternoon's mail—it is as you said, a lovely little book.
In his letter of June 1, 1889, Whitman told Bucke that he sent a copy of the pocket-book edition of Leaves
The poet had the special pocket-book edition printed in honor of his 70th birthday (May 31, 1889) through
For more information on the book see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
I am just at the end of poor O'Connor's last book Mr.
theory that Shakespeare's plays had been written by Francis Bacon—an idea Donnelly wrote about in his book
The book was published just two weeks after O'Connor's death.
According to Traubel, Whitman mentioned that Kennedy and Bucke had reported liking O'Connor's book in
those to whom Whitman intended to present copies of the 1889 edition of Leaves of Grass—the 'Birthday Book
Traubel writes, "I proposed that he [Whitman] give copies of the Birthday Book to the main speakers,
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
Tell Horace I want to see the "Dinner Book."
Whitman sent "Death's Valley," and was paid $25 on September 1, 1889 (The Commonplace-Book, Charles E
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
I note what Kennedy says about the publication of the book (his "W.W.") as soon as I get a few hundred
very soon now) it is my intention to advance the funds required for I am very anxious to have K's book
Bucke is referring to Kennedy's book manuscript "Walt Whitman, Poet of Humanity."
Kennedy's manuscript eventually became two books, Reminiscences of Walt Whitman (1896) and The Fight
of a Book for the World (1926).
Alexander Gardner (1821–1882) of Paisley, Scotland, a publisher who reissued a number of books by and
Reminiscences of Walt Whitman in 1896 after a long and contentious battle with Kennedy over editing the book
No one now (unless inspired by ignorance as well as stupidity) can hoot at the book as the uncu'guid
Yes, of course I have the pocket book L. of G. and am never tired of handling it and admiring it—it is
the lovelist little book I ever saw and now that the last corrections are made it is I suppose abt perfect
I have written Harned to put me down for $5. worth of the banquet book or pamphlet —guess it will be
The poet had the special pocket-book edition printed in honor of his 70th birthday (May 31, 1889) through
For more information on the book see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Bucke's copy of the 1889 pocket-book edition of Leaves of Grass is described in the Sotheby & Co (1935
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
This is the (untrimm'd) size of page—the large book is thinner (same pulp) and a bittock larger—all those
For more information on the book, see James E.
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
For more information on the book, see James E.
printed in full in a handsome 72 page booklet (50cts) pub'd by Dave McKay — Suppose you got the pocket-book
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
Whitman had a limited pocket-book edition of Leaves of Grass printed in honor of his 70th birthday, on
For more information on the book see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
In his Commonplace Book he wrote on June 1, 1889; "The most pervading & dreadful news this m'ng is of
Carpenter—a socialist philosopher who in his book Civilisation, Its Cause and Cure posited civilization
old fault finder of everything & every person & writing, including his own utterances ("that cursed book
also a frequent visitor at Whitman's Camden home in the poet's final years (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Leonard Corning, a frequent visitor during the poet's illness (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
If so I wish it so—The vols: Nov Boughs and the big book will be good bits of typography & press work
For more information on the book, see James E.
Whitman wanted to publish a "big book" that included all of his writings, and, with the help of Horace
The book was published in December 1888.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
On March 23, 1888, Whitman lent Heywood $15 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Apparently Eakins brought his painting of Whitman back to Camden on March 23, 1888 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
up but I am afraid is substantially dismantled (I don't know—may be better than I think for)—Poor Harry
is—bowel action not copious but decided every day the last three days—McKay just orders six sets big books
Whitman often referred to Complete Poems & Prose (1888) as his "big book."
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
"Old Chants" appeared in Truth on March 19 (William Sloane Kennedy, The Fight of a Book for the World
editor of Lippincott's Magazine]" on March 15, and Walt Whitman received $12 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
eulogy was published to great acclaim and is considered a classic panegyric (see Phyllis Theroux, The Book
Whitman's Complete Poems & Prose (1888), a volume Whitman often referred to as the "big book," was published
Frederick Oldach bound the book, which included a profile photo of the poet on the title page.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
I hear that the German (partial) tran: is advertised in the German papers—so we will soon get the book
and apparently liked the critic's work on Leaves of Grass—Whitman even had Sarrazin's chapter on his book
Grashalme, the first book-length German translation of Leaves of Grass, by Karl Knortz and Thomas William
Davis's 2d boy Harry has come from California— W W Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 13 September
radicalism, of the desire to alleviate the sufferings of the world—especially the sufferings of prisoners
sumptuous—pass two hours to-day putting my autograph to the poetic motto title to L of G. for the big book—Horace
For more information on the book, see James E.
eulogy was published to great acclaim and is considered a classic panegyric (see Phyllis Theroux, The Book
The book is entitled Letters and Memorials of Jane Carlyle Welsh.
fragrant roses f'm a big basket near me, & kept cool & jolly & enjoy'd all— I suppose you have the pocket-book
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
Whitman had a limited pocket-book edition of Leaves of Grass printed in honor of his 70th birthday, on
For more information on the book see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Suppose you rec'd the pocket-book b'd L of G —I sent you yesterday three or four papers with lengthy
Whitman had a limited pocket-book edition of Leaves of Grass printed in honor of his 70th birthday, on
For more information on the book see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
For more information on the book, see James E.
Whitman wanted to publish a "big book" that included all of his writings, and, with the help of Horace
The book was published in December 1888.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Thomas Jefferson ("Jeff") Whitman's daughter, was staying with Louisa in August: In his Commonplace Book
and Jessie placed Edward Whitman in the Insane Asylum at Blackwoodtown on August 1 (The Commonplace-Book
For more information on the book, see James E.
For more information on the book, see James E.
Whitman wanted to publish a "big book" that included all of his writings, and, with the help of Horace
The book was published in December 1888.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
For more information on the book, see James E.
For more information on the book, see James E.
published Risks and Other Poems (1879), a collection of around 120 poems, and she edited the Cambridge Book
lively letter from O'Connor —Dr Channing's daughter Grace (& other folks) has (& have) compiled a book
In Whitman's Commonplace Book, Whitman wrote of the etching on August 3: "I rather like it" (The Commonplace-Book