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Stafford here yesterday—Harry has the still same trouble with the throat—it gets neither worse [nor]
For more information on the book, see James E.
Horace Traubel, a young friend of mine in whom I have confidence—I want to have printed (stereotyped) a book
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
Sunday noon Nov: 4 —Bright, sunny, quiet day—am feeling ab't my easiest—fair bowel movement—the big book
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
harmless well-fed sleek well-tamed fellows, like well-order'd parlors, crowded all over with wealth of books
Gosse reviewed Two Rivulets in "Walt Whitman's New Book," The Academy, 9 (24 June 1876), 602–603, and
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
out for the Nineteenth —Sent off the pesky little notes (more bother than they are worth)—the big book
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
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
Whitman was paid $12 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Vol's. for you to keep for yourself—It ought to be inserted, cut & fitted properly by an expert—a book
binder if you can have the deftness of such an one—When the books went I was unable to get up out of
According to Miller's tabulation, based upon his letters and his entries in the Commonplace Book, Whitman's
income in 1888 amounted to at least $925.04: royalties, $177.01; sales of books, $107.66; payments for
(The figures on book sales are to some extent conjectural, since Miller had to assume Whitman charged
uniform prices for his various books.)
It is also of significance that as his health deteriorated, recordings in Commonplace Book were less
the Boston Herald of Jan: 3d with a splendid, nearly two-column criticism & setting forth of the big book
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
With James Redpath he was the author of Hand-book to Kansas Territory and the Rocky Mountains' Gold Region
Traubel, With Walt Whitman in Camden, Friday, September 28, 1888; William Sloane Kennedy, The Fight of a Book
The time within which to claim a forfeiture of the plates and books (two years) has run out and we are
to get all the facts I can as to what the 'Worthington Co.' has been doing with reference to your book
Whitman received $40 (Whitman's Commonplace Book; Charles E.
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
For more information on the book, see James E.
At nine o'clock on the same evening Whitman was not so optimistic in his Commonplace Book entry: ". .
far better than could be expected—appetite fair—sleep, minus to tolerable" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Eakins resumed work on his portrait of the poet on January 14, 1888 (Whitman's Commonplace Book; Charles
druggist—best thanks— Eakin[s] is here to-day painting—weather fine here—Andrew Carnegie has sent me his books
—the very worst spell of weather here—dull dark drizzling & raw—two days now—I have Donnelly's book—have
Whitman's Commonplace Book added a few details: "He will sell me the plates of Spec: Days for $150—he
(Whitman's Commonplace Book; Charles E.
Rhys was in Camden on May 27 (Whitman's Commonplace Book; Charles E.
for his belief that Shakespeare's plays had been written by Francis Bacon, an idea he argued in his book
—bowel movements fair—no hitch in the progress of the big book, but slow—my dull indomitable inertia
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
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.
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
Everything continuing on ab't the same with me—was out to dinner at my friends the Harneds Sunday—Harry
Phila—Harry Stafford here too to-day, he is hard at work (printing & his RR position)—looks well—physique—Horace
regular—the books proceeding—Baker comes occasionally—no news yet of Ostler here— Wednesday noon Sept
Bennett himself dropped a line to the poet: "Herald wanted to do you a favor by early notice of your new book
one of Carlyle's books .
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
On July 2 Whitman sent Bertz Complete Poems & Prose, and on July 7 a copy of Bucke's book (Whitman's
Commonplace Book, Charles E.
The printing of Horace's little book is progressing—I am writing nothing—strech'd out on the bed half
I rec' d the pocket book copy of L.G. & prize it very highly. It is unique.
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
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
for his belief that Shakespeare's plays had been written by Francis Bacon, an idea he argued in his book
note f'm Kennedy this mn'g, enclosed—nothing notable—he is half ill tho' this summer—nothing ab't his book—the
printers are working at Horace's dinner book — Have been dipping in the new French book Amiel's Journal
discussing himself , like a health-seeker dwelling forever on his own stomach—I heard it was a great book
I have offered & agreed to return her $5.00—one of Wm's subscriptions, thinking one of my books w d be
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
26, Whitman commented: "It is very introspective—very full of sin—of looking sinwards—a depressing book
continued—have rec'd a lettter f'm Mrs: O'C —enclosed—y'rs comes safely —the "Camden Compliment" little book
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
night—Not a word to me ab't O'C rec'd —I suppose Horace Traubel sent to you four copies of the big book
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
break up soon I think— Yr's rec'd & welcom'd as always—love to you & 'Sula & Julian —I have a big book
for his belief that Shakespeare's plays had been written by Francis Bacon, an idea he argued in his 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
deal of O'C[onnor] lately—breakfasted on an egg & some blackberries—have sent the little "Donnelly" book
Have just sold to Chicago purchaser one of the big book (three the last week, but that is exceptional
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
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
Whitman sent the book on July 23 to J. W.
Wassall, of Chicago (Whitman's Commonplace Book [Charles E.
dis-illegal banditti— here we have a regular legal one, & numerous & remorseless" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
O'C —also an "autogiographic note" for Horace's dinner book, (a page, fine type)—bowel voidance this
He is very good company— Horace was here—the dinner book will be soon out now— Saturday—noon—Aug. 31
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
debating her thoughts on God before, in 1850, setting out to testify against slavery and to sell her book
sugar'd—still stick to the mutton-rice broth—have been looking over the proofs of Horace's dinner book
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
In celebration of his seventieth year, Whitman published the limited and autographed pocket-book edition
Camden P M July 25 '89 Dull & quiet—Slightly more ill than usual—half cloudy & warmish—Kennedy's book
Gardner's letter of rejection—"the pultroon's letter"—and observed: "I guess we have to wait for the book
On September 5 he rationalized: Gardner "publishes highly respectable religious books (not our cosmic-pantheistic
Kennedy's books on Whitman would not be published until after the poet's death.
. & your book—I sent you a paper with intereting piece ab't Tennyson by Gosse (a pleasant blanc-mange
a Norwegian, whose journey across Greenland last summer will furnish interesting reading when his book
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
Gosse reviewed Two Rivulets in "Walt Whitman's New Book," The Academy, 9 (24 June 1876), 602–603, and
Walt Whitman Y'rs of 6th since rec'd that the two books have come — Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke
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
pretty weak & ill, but had a fair night—have been looking over the proof slips of Horace's dinner book
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
(Whitman's Commonplace Book [Charles E.
Rolleston and Karl Knortz, and called attention to his own book The French Prisoners (1884), "the story
For more information on the book see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
course it will move off cloud like)— A good Illinoisian & wife came to see me last evening—bo't a big book
And it is sad to me to think that he has left behind him no work or book that at all expresses the measure
Tell Harry Trauble Traubel to write to me.
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
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
He received $12 (Whitman's Commonplace Book [Charles E.
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
S has sailed for England—Donnelly's book I see is out—a case of "great cry & little wool" I opine— Walt
for his belief that Shakespeare's plays had been written by Francis Bacon, an idea he argued in his book
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
On April 1, 1888, Whitman sent a bill for $40 to the Herald (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
For more information on the book, see James E.
Kennedy had written to Whitman: "Rhys continues his schemes on society's pocket-book, & demoralizes my
The time within which to claim a forfeiture of the plates and books (two years) has run out and we are
radicalism, of the desire to alleviate the sufferings of the world—especially the sufferings of prisoners
July 9 '88 Two letters rec'd from you to-day—(Yes I probably & have realized) —am glad the Eng[lish] book
same—pretty good last night—no doctor now three or four days—a note from Mrs: Fairchild Boston rec'g the big book—my
paper company, to whom Whitman sent the Centennial Edition on March 2, 1876 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
shortly after his visit to Boston, where he probably met the Fairchilds for the first time (Commonplace Book
He received $6 for the piece (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman was working on his book November Boughs at this time, and it was published in October 1888 by
For more information on the book, see James E.
Have finished the little beginning & end Notes I spoke of for the big book & sent to the printer—(I am
Whitman's "big book" is a reference to his Complete Poems and Prose of Walt Whitman (1888).
Whitman published the book himself—in an arrangement with the Philadephia publisher David McKay, who
Whitman is referring to his book November Boughs, which would be published in October 1888.
For more information on the book, see James E.
based in London and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and it was the imprint under which a number of Whitman's books