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A John Brown Reader - John Brown, Frederick Douglass, W. E. B. DuBois, et al. A John Brown Reader - John Brown, Frederick Douglass, W. E. B. DuBois, et al.

A collection of writings by and about strident antislavery leader John Brown (1800-1859). Contents: A lengthy selection of letters written by Brown ; "Letter to the Editor" / Victor Hugo ; "With a Rose" / Louisa May Alcott ; "The Portent" / Herman Melville ; "John Brown" / Ralph Waldo Emerson ; "The Last Days of John Brown" / Henry David Thoreau ; "John Brown" / Frederick Douglass ; "Osawatomie" / Carl Sandburg ; "John Brown's Prayer" / Stephen Vincent Benet ; "The Blow," "The Riddle of the Sphinx," and "The Legacy of John Brown," by W. E. B. DuBois.
Dover Publications, 2021. Paperback, 246 pp.

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Quotations of John Muir - John Muir, Richard Smith Quotations of John Muir - John Muir, Richard Smith

A collection of about 100 quotes from John Muir, complete with attributions of original sources. Collected and edited by The Thoreau Society's own Richard Smith.
Applewood Books, 2018. Hardcover, 32 pp.

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A Short Biography of John Muir - Richard Smith A Short Biography of John Muir - Richard Smith (SIGNED)

A succinct look at the life of American author and naturalist John Muir (1838-1914). Penned by The Thoreau Society's own Richard Smith. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.
Benna Books / Applewood Books, 2018. Hardcover, 28 pp.

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Meditations of John Muir:  Nature's Temple - John Muir, Chris Highland Meditations of John Muir: Nature's Temple - John Muir, Chris Highland

John Muir's exuberance for nature was the touchstone for his commitment to the earth and all its creatures. As naturalist, writer, and activist, Muir shaped the spiritual and physical boundaries of some of our most treasured national parks. Editor Chris Highland pairs 60 insightful Muir quotes with selections from other celebrated thinkers and spiritual texts. Let Muir's words enrich your experience as you ponder the wilderness from river bank, mountain top, or as you relax beside your campfire under night stars.
Wilderness Press, 2001. Paperback, 5 x 7 inch format, 145 pp.

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The Literary Tea Collection: Walt Whitman's Organic Green Tea Blend The Literary Tea Collection: Walt Whitman's Organic Green Tea Blend

A blend of tea inspired by the writings of Walt Whitman.
Created of organic green tea, organic ginger roote, organic lemon peel, organic eleuthero root, organic lemongrass, and natural lemon flavor. This four-ounce tin of loose tea will make about 50 cups of tea. From our friends at Simpson & Vail.

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The Literary Tea Collection: Emily Dickinson's Jasmine Tea Blend The Literary Tea Collection: Emily Dickinson's Jasmine Tea Blend

A blend of tea inspired by Emily Dickinson's poetry and love of flowers.
Created of jasmine tea, rose petals, jasmine blossoms, marigold petals, and blue cornflower petals. This four-ounce tin of loose tea will make about 50 cups of
tea. From our friends at Simpson & Vail.

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The Literary Tea Collection: Frederick Douglass' Black Tea Blend The Literary Tea Collection: Frederick Douglass' Black Tea Blend

A blend of tea inspired by Frederick Douglass's commitment to equality and inclusion. Created of black teas from India, Vietnam, Kenya, China, and Indonesia. This four ounce tin of loose tea will make about 50 cups of
tea. From our friends at Simpson & Vail.

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John Brown, Abolitionist - David S. Reynolds John Brown, Abolitionist - David S. Reynolds

Presents an informative and richly considered exploration of the paradox of a man steeped in the Bible but more than willing to kill for his abolitionist cause. Locates John Brown within the currents of nineteenth century life and compares him to modern terrorists, civil rights activists, and freedom fighters. This is a vivid and startling story of a man and an age on the verge of calamity.
Vintage Books, 2005. Paperback, 578 pp.

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The Peabody Sisters: Three Women Who Ignited American Romanticism - Megan Marshall The Peabody Sisters: Three Women Who Ignited American Romanticism - Megan Marshall (SIGNED)

Elizabeth, Mary, and Sophia Peabody were in many ways our American Brontes. The story of these remarkable sisters ? and their central role in shaping the thinking of their day ? has never before been fully told. Twenty years in the making, Megan Marshall's monumental biograpy brings the era of creative ferment known as American Romanticism to new life. Elizabeth, the oldest sister, was a mind-on-fire thinker. A powerful influence on the great writers of the era ? Emerson, Hawthorne, and Thoreau among them ? she also published some of their earliest works. It was Elizabeth who prodded these newly minted Transcendentalists away from Emerson's individualism and toward a greater connection to others. Mary was a determined and passionate reformer who finally found her soul mate in the great educator Horace Mann. The frail Sophia was a painter who won the admiration of the preeminent society artists of the day. She married Nathaniel Hawthorne ? but not before Hawthorne threw the delicate dynamics among the sisters into disarray. Marshall focuses on the moment when the Peabody sisters made their indelible mark on history. Her unprecedented research into these lives uncovered thousands of letters never read before as well as other previously unmined original sources. The Peabody Sisters casts new light on a legendary American era. Its publication is destined to become an event in American biography. Highly recommended for students and reading groups interested in American history, American literature, and women's studies. It is a wonderful look into 19th-century life. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.
Houghton Mifflin, 2005. Paperback, 602 pp.

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Edgar Allan Poe, Collected Works, Stories and Poems - Adrienne J. Odasso Edgar Allan Poe, Collected Works, Stories and Poems - Adrienne J. Odasso

A beautiful anthology of Edgar Allan Poe's stories and poems. Complete with gilt edges all around. For the Poe fan in your circle!
Canterbury Classics, 2011. Hardcover, 274 pp.

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At Home and Abroad: The Transcendental Landscapes of Christopher Pearse Cranch (1813-1892) - Nancy Stula At Home and Abroad: The Transcendental Landscapes of Christopher Pearse Cranch (1813-1892) - Nancy Stula

This colorfully illustrated book reevaluates Christopher Pearse Cranch's career as a Hudson River School artist and considers his landscape paintings within the larger context of American culture.
Lyman Allyn Art Museum / University Press of New England, 2007. Paperback, 196 pp.

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Emily Dickinson's Gardening Life: The Plants and Places That Inspired the Iconic Poet - Marta McDowell Emily Dickinson's Gardening Life: The Plants and Places That Inspired the Iconic Poet - Marta McDowell

Emily Dickinson was a keen observer of the natural world, but less well known is the fact that she was also an avid gardener -- sending fresh bouquets to friends. At her family home, she tended both a small glass conservatory and a flower garden. This book explores her deep passion for plants and how it inspired and informed her writing.
Timber Press, 2019. Hardcover, 267 pp.

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Three Novels (Library of America) - Harriet Beecher Stowe Three Novels (Library of America) - Harriet Beecher Stowe

Three of Stowe's books in one handy volume: Uncle Tom's Cabin, The Minister's Wooing, and Oldtown Folks. Includes chronology.
Library of America, 1982. Hardcover, 1478 pp.

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