In War Time and Other Poems

Name/Title

"In War Time and Other Poems"

Entry/Object ID

1978.1115.006

Description

Book. "In War Time and Other Poems," by John Greenleaf Whittier, published by Ticknor and Fields, Boston, 1864. Calling card glued inside front, "Miss Mary B. Shellman". "In War Time and Other Poems" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection published in 1864 that reflects the poet’s deep moral convictions during the American Civil War. A dedicated abolitionist, Whittier uses verse to express sorrow over the nation’s suffering, hope for reconciliation, and steadfast support for the Union cause.

Acquisition

Accession

1978.1115

Source or Donor

Rickles, Peggy

Acquisition Method

Gift