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W. writing in note-book. Looked very well, flushed. Spoke brightly; fanned himself.

Told him of Bush's acknowledgment of the book, to which he was "much attracted" and he added, "to the

The picture in Bucke's book is a good one—pretty good: Bucke had one of the Century artists go down and

of Grass' had taken printed shape—or about that time—when I was in fact in the formative stage—the book

what she means—sees literature, literary things, from the standpoint of the publisher, the market, books

My first impression of the book would be of its superficiality, but you get over that conviction as you

He said enthusiastically (I have not for long known him so possessed by a book), "I have read 'The Kreutzer

I confess the book has taken a strong hold of me—it has opened my eyes, made me feel that we have a master

If the book is as I read it in a translation where something certainly is lost, what must it not be in

I read Ingersoll's piece about the book, and I do not agree with it on the whole, though some of the

Further: "I must read the book again—see if all this enthusiasm is repeated—confirmed—as Emerson always

Morris came to tell me today that the Literary World had printed an adverse review of Woodbury's book

Adding, "The prime fault of the book is that it does not contain a page which can be relied upon.

It is a dull book, too. It has no movement, no throb."

some more notes for the article," the printed portion cut outright from a portion of John Burroughs' book

Said he had "just been reading a notice of the Woodbury book in the Transcript.

McKay told me the 50 books went to London. W. "wondered," he said, "who to," etc.

Of Tolstoi and the book: "I am a little sorry I have been so enthusiastic.

It may take some of the edge off the book for you."

closed and hat on, to spare himself the chill change of the evening.Morris today returned me Stedman book

And they will ask about the latest book, the latest picture, the latest everything—of none of which could

He noticed and said, "It is a mighty book, a vast book: it has property from the highest sources."

There was such a book. And I don't know but that punctuation business was very funny, after all.

each man for himself take these marks and put them into what he may think their proper places in the book

It is not a book for children, not a book to be easily understood.

Nor a book for delicate palates—for elegant polite circles—for men who crave literary sweetmeats.

He already had one: I did not answer his letter, though I probably would have given him the books had

acknowledgment" of 1889 is said to be reprinted from his slip: is that a printed slip separate from the book

And definitely again, "It is not to be doubted the book is the book of a master: an 'Othello,' picked

Also had laid out for me a Curtz print of the Preface he had written for O'Connor's book, writing on

if Furness has ever gone much into Shakespearean exegesis, as Dowden has," then applauding Dowden's book

on Shakespeare.Said he had started up fire today and swung the wolf's skin over the book of the chair

He did "not know just what would be included in the book," whether "more than the stories" or not.

Said he was tempted to write about the "Kreutzer Sonata" book itself but as yet his humor had not taken

He said he had "read again in the last several hours—looked over—the Tucker translation of the book."

It is not a pleasant book: it is horrible, horrible, in its truth, its graphic power."

The book is not yet out. But he added, "I shall not recall it now.

Referring to the matter spoken of yesterday, he said he would send the Colonel three books: the complete

And added, "I sent the books off today—the big book, Bucke's and Burroughs'—and by express, so the Colonel

O'Connor—she has moved"—insisting, when I asked, where to, in getting up and writing it off from his memo book

He loved books in that way which saved him all his personality—enriched it, if anything. Mrs.

It was not a criticism of the stories, nor was it, properly speaking, a preface for the book.

For in fact I do not know what is to go into the book—and a great part of it, probably, is entire new

I publish my own books and have done so ever since my first little volume entitled, 'Leaves of Grass'

Whitman: I have changed my mind, merely as to the time when I will visit you in America.My book will

Expressed a gladness that the books had reached Ingersoll.

And he asked, "Did you see the good notes from Harry Bonsall in the Post?

I think Harry has done us a keen turn."

Harry Fritzinger came in.

Had Warren go to bedroom, get me copy of big book, which I took to Philadelphia and expressed to Baker

Wrote in book: "To I. N. Baker with regards of Walt Whitman and Horace Traubel."

Hope you expressed the book today." Bucke writes me definitely. Will undoubtedly be here.

For instance, to that Catholic priest who threw the book aside and exclaimed, 'Damn him!'"

I am not sure that Harry could have written that." Had Poet-Lore.

Book had not reached B. before he left home. Morris left us at 8:15 or so.

, 1890This telegram, from Baker, went to care of Morris Saturday, so I did not get it till today: "Book

If you printed the dodgers, we can let them fly thick on Tuesday.I wired you about the book.

I shall prize it more than most books.

Met Harry Walsh on the street after and gave him one. Saw Harned in early morning.

Also found badly crushed first sheet big book. "You should not let these lie about the floor."

Wednesday, October 22, 1890McKay has sold 50 more copies of the big book.

Has book for photos—scrap-book—is working up an elaborate bibliography.

Bucke has Peter Doyle and Harry Stafford letters from W. Saturday, October 25, 1890

Bucke will send a lot of his Whitman books down with me for W.'s autograph, I to express back.

B. sent down by me, for W. to autograph, Whitman books as follows: "L. of G." editions '84, '71-2, Century

Bucke passed my baggage (including books) through customs without investigation. Then away.

I told him I wished him to send Warren up for Doctor's books in the morning and he said he would do so

W. sent Warren up for Doctor's books in the morning, wrote variously in them, added an extra copy of

Said he had written a postal to Bucke.When I opened Bucke's bag of books found only 11.

W. books were missed when I packed the trunk—they had been laid aside under some other books and escaped

BuckeW. said, after I had expressed my rejoicing to have the news of the safety of the four missing books

Told him about the books, that you held them, for reasons." I laughed, "That is 'Leaves of Grass'!"

And further, "You know, I read these sheets in spite of myself: Post, Courier, though to be sure Harry

Harris' approaching address before the Contemporary Club on Hegel.

Has also some difference with McKay about payment of large orders for big books.

autographing business" W. thought I might as well get Burroughs to autograph one of the "Poet and the Pen" books

Monday, November 3, 1890Received books from Bucke this morning: "Democratic Vistas," "Passage to India

I left with him the four Bucke books, which he will autograph for me tomorrow.

Also letter from Stockley, written from Paris, about the Sarrazin book, detailing his so far ill success

securing the American right to translate.Referred to the Melbourne Argus' adverse view of Symonds' book—with

s demonstration of democratic art.Had forgotten about my Burroughs book today.

He got one book from me, then another, and another, and heaped up a debt which he has never paid.

Gave him letter I had received from Bucke; he putting on glasses and reading.Had autographed the four books

But had forgot the Burroughs book again, which made him lament his "failing memory."

When I sent him the first 50 copy order of the big book, I told him I would give them to him for three

And this seems to have provoked him, for he wrote back to the effect that there was nothing in the books

But so far these big books have not given me back my money.

I remember that Doctor urged me at the time we produced the books to make the price ten dollars, and

I expressed Bucke's trunk today, sending the key by mail.Saw Oldach, making arrangements about the books

Had laid out the Burroughs book for me.Had I written to Stoddart, proposing the Lippincott's article?

Sent matter over to Oldach today by express.Spoke again of note for my lecture book.

for your many kindnesses.Can you give me a hint, as to a good, and just the right title to William's book

O'Connor's "solicitations of counsel about William's book," had "by the accident been so postponed, perhaps

I have known them all so well, especially Harry. I take a great interest in them still.

I was most intimate with Harry, but I love all—all." I wrote Mrs.

W. said, "If you should get a chance tonight to say a word to Harris, give him my greeting.

O'Connor saying she had not yet heard from the publishers concerning William's book.

Met Harry Walsh there.

Yet I did send the books—say, six or eight months ago, and they must have been pilfered or lost.

But now he says he is subject to the methods or whims of the party who took the book—when they pay, he

night," and to Tom's queries about the new volume to appear, he had thought to get a copy of the big book

Tom also asked, "How many pages in the new book?" W. laughing, "That remains—that remains."

W. never ceases to laugh over McKay's self-introduction to Ingersoll as the publisher of a book which

W. laid down the book he was reading (the Catlin Indian book from Donaldson), took off his glasses, exclaimed

I assented, "Yes, and I want a picture of Walt Whitman or one of Walt Whitman's books for this man Cohen—for

O'Connor told him to whom she had submitted William's book? "No, she did not tell me."

Millet piece and hope West will print.Am glad you like the letter for your "book"—the likenesses and

sent a note to the Critic today for their holiday number—about four lines, telling about William's book

I took book and copy of Ingersoll's address to Cohen.

gratified to hear of you and your friends reading "Man's Moral Nature"—I have never gone back on that book—think

Because, 1st they published "Hamlet's Note Book" by him & also his "Ghost" in the Little Classics; &

they published the little book which I edited; & The Brazen Android was sent to the Atlantic Monthly,

Note from Oldach, he said, with sample paper for cover of books.

O'Connor's letter, too, and "sorry," he said, "that all the publishing of William's book seems yet in

Book is back from Burroughs duly inscribed. Saturday, November 29, 1890

The critic is yet to come who penetrates to the purpose of a book, what-not—is content with that, content

The one under general head—"Of Making Many Books"—messages from various walkers on literary fields—"is

all from" his "hand," he says, "and on its way it would give William's" (O'Connor's) "book a boost."

And when he heard that it was in my scrap-book (some newspaper report of it) he asked that I "bring the

book down—anytime soon you can."