L77 'Opy LIBRARY ot SONQHESS Iw^ Copies necBivou FEB a? 1905 COPY B. LITER^RT NEfFENGLylND l^^ INCE the appearance of the first book published in America, the "Bay Psalm Book," printed in ?^*^ 16-10, the pre-eminence of New England in the domain of American literature has been firnilv 5^ established. The position has been in jeopardy only at rare intervals in our literary history. '•U^ The hardy men who were the first to land upon the "stern and rock-bound coast" of New &*§ England, who pressed back the aborigines and conquered the refractory soil, were noted for their ^& deep convictions and earnest habits of thought. Their posterity has developed into a serious- minded people from whose ranks in each succeeding generation has arisen a remarkable procession of delightful poets, deep-thinking philosophers, brilliant writers of romance and indefatigable and accurate his- torians. Many of these men and women have not only won the affections of their own people, but by virtue of the labor of faithful translators have gained the respect and admiration of thousands of human beings in all the civilized nations of the world. England, the birthplace of much that is enduring and classic under the broad head of English literature, had up to the middle of the nineteenth century, viewed with some condescension the beginnings of a national and distinctive American literature. The genius and wit of Lowell and Holmes, the powerful reasoning of Emerson, the flowing prose of Hawthorne and the fine poetic feeling of Longfellow brought about a surrender as complete as that of Cornwallis on the plains of Yorktown. The query " Who reads an American book? " was stilled forever by the intellectual force and the artistic expression of the mighty sons of New England. These great men have passed away and an epoch in our literary history closed when their lives were finished, but the present generation of New England writers, now in the maturity of its work, yet upholds the literary supremacy- of the northeastern states of the Union. It is true that a few were not born among us, but they turned to New England early in life, their best efforts have been put forth under the stimulus of New England influences, and they long ago lost their separate identitj- from the native born. Boston, the metropolis of New England, is now as in the past the center of literary activity. Its classic environs, particularly old Cambridge, Salem, and that town of many shrines. Concord, will never cease to attract the feet of pilgrims who do not fear to show their affection for the memory of the great masters of Ameri- can literature. Published by L. H. NELSON CO., Portland, Me., Publishers Nelson's International Series of Souvenir Books. rnrvincnTT, 100.5, L. H. Nelson Comtanv. f^ v^'^ OLD CORNKR HOOK STOKE, \VA.SHlN(;TON AND SCHOOL STKEETS In This VKNKHAitLK BLii,i." has lieconie a little Anu-riean classic. As a clcrj^ynian Dr. Hale has exhibited rare (lualities as a preacher and orj^anizer. He is the I'astor EnuTJtns of the Hollis street Chnrch. Boston, popvdarly known as " Dr. Hale's Chnrch," and is Chaidain of the United States Senate, Washington. PHILLIPS BROOKS AND TRINITY CHURCH. BOSTON Phillips Brooks was born in Boston, December 13. 1835. He was a student at Harvard when Lowell, Holmes. Longfellow and Agassiz were members of the faculty, and graduated with honor in 1855. In 1860 he was called to Trinity Church, of which he remained rector until his election as the sixth Protestant Episcopal Bisliop of Massa- chusetts in 1801. Bishop Brooks was considered the foremost preacher in America of his day. He published many volumes of inspiring sermons, and one of "Essays and Addresses " appeared in 1804. His " Letters of Travel " prnvo hini to h:ive beiMi .in nrcurnt<* observer with a wholesomCifund of humor. He liverl in the rectory of Trinity until his death, January 1*3, 1803, FRANTIS I'AKKMAN AND CIIKSTXI'T HTKEET IKIMK. li()ST( IN Kka.vc Is I'AHKMA.N Was limn III Simii-rsft I'laci-, linw calll'll Allstnil Struct. Host Scliti'iubiT li;, ISJ:.. Ili- jjiailllati'il I ruin Maivanl in IM-I. Allllim);li In- imlilisliril one work of tirtion, " Vassall .Morton." in Isrn;, Tarkniau's life work was the story of the stniKsle iletween Franei- anil Kiijilalid lor tlio possession of tlie New Worhl. This (,'reat series " France and Kngland in North America." was completed in nine volumes, the lirst of wliicli was issued in 1n(;."i and the last in isy.'. Parknian drew exten- sively from that immense storeliouse of North .American histor)', "The .lesuit Relations." ami gave iri'dit without reserve. No. .10 Chestnut Street, Boston, was the home of Francis Parkman for more than thirty years. He died Novi'mlHM" s. Ifl!);:. .lUl.lA WAKU HUWE ANH HU.Mp:. BEACON STREET, KOSTUN JLLIA Wakd Howe was Ijiuh Ma> JT. isl'.i, ill the city of New York. She lias been a resident of Boston since her marriage to Dr. .Samuel Urulliy Howe, a Bostoniaii. With her husband she edited an able anti-slavery paper, "The Boston Commonwealth." Mrs. Howe has published verses, travels and essays, all of uncommon merit. Her name is inseparably associated in the minds of her countrymen with the stirring " Battle Hymn of the Kepnblic " written by Mrs. Howe early in the Civil War as a. sub- stitute for the ordinary words of the famous inarching air, " John Brown's Body. " The regiments accepted the new verses with enthusiasm. The modest house, No. 241 Beacon Street, has been known as the " Imnie of the Howes " for many years. WILLIAM DEAN H(l« ELLS AND BOSTON HOME Wii.i.iAM Dkan Howklls was born in Martinsville, Ohio, March 1, 1837. His father was a newspaper owner anil the son ilrifted naturally into jounialisin. During the Civil War he was appointed anil served as eonsul at Veniee. His impressions of the Italian eity are embodied in •• Venetian Life." On his return helieeamea New York editorial writer. In 1S7I his first novel, "Their Weddin;; .lourney," was published while Howells was attaehed to the stafl' of the " Atlantii' Monthly." It has been fol- lowed by a long list of well-written novels. " The Hise of Silas Lapham " and •• A Hazard of New Fortunes " are the most representative of his realistie style. Howells has also publisheil some graeefnl verse and ihlif;btful fanes. The plain briek house. No. 4 Louisburg SI> HOME, CAilBRIDGE, MASS. Thomas Wentworth Higginson was born in Cambridge. December 2*2, 1S23. He started in life as a clergyman, but left the ministry later. He played a prominent part in the anti-slavery agitation preceding the Civil War, and headed a mob which stormed the Boston Court House and rescued Anthony Burns, a fugitive slave. During the War he organized and was made colonel of the first regiment of negroes mustered into Federal service. Colonel Higginson's published volumes are numerous, but nearly all are collections of essays. His " Life of Margaret Fuller " and his personal memoirs under the happy title, ''Cheerful Yesterdays," are the best known and admired. The home of Colonel Higginson is at No 29 Buckingham Street, Cambridge. HKNHY WADSWOKTII I,()N(;KELI,0\V, I'ORTLANU, MAIXK Hi:nu\ \\'a1'S\\ oktm LOM.rKLl.ow was born Ft'Iiniary *J7. 1S1)T. in the city of Portland. Maine. His birtlijilace, a stiuaro wooden ImiUlintr, vet stands at the corner of Fore and Hancock Streets. Ijiter his parents moved to the home of his mother's family, the Wadsworths. This is a |ilain lirick liuildin;; on Contrress Street near Monument Sipiare. Here Longfellow spent his boyhood ami here he often came to rest during his long life. His sister preserved the family relies with jealous care and upon her ileath willed all to the Maine Historical Society as a memorial to her famous brother. The house is opened to the public at 9t;ited times. Hundreds of mementos of the great poet, as boy and man, are collected here. lon(;fellow's home and study, oajibkidoe, mass. This Ancient Mansion, built 17(10 and known as the *' Craigie House " from Andrew Craigie, a former owner, became the home of Longfellow in 1S37, ami was occupied by him in part and later owned for a total of forty-live years, It was in the study of this house that the poet completed all but a small part of his great contributions to American literature, fourteen volumes, including dignified prose and the tenderest and grandest verse ever written in the English language. Longfellow wasa professor at Harvard for eighteen years and resigned in IK.'H to devote bis life to literature. He died March 24, 18S2, and is buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery. .lAMES HrSSKLL I.dWKI.L AND HOMK, • KOHVOl III," CAMliHIIXiK .lAJUEB Kissh.1.1, J,i.« 1 1.1, «a> i.iri II lit •• Elmwood," Kebniury ■_'.', imii. Kxrciil cliiiiiig liis diiiluiiiatic service abroad, it remained his residence tlirougliout lUe. 'J'lie study, where nearly all liis |Kiein» were written, is an upper front room at the left of entrance. .lames Knssell Lowell exercised a powerful influence ns an accomplished man of letters. His " Writings," collected in eleven voUunes are a treasury of classical American literature. Lowell .succeeded his friend Longfellow as professor al Harvard, and served his pountry lus minister to England and to Spain with great distinetinn. He died at " Elmwood," August 12, IRill, and is buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery nearby. HENRY DAVID THOREAU AND HOME. CONCORD, MASS. Henry D. Thorkau was born in Concord, Massachusetts. Julj- 12, 1817. Hp graduated from Harvard College in 1S37. Thurir-au wa^ lillt-d witli an extraordinary iove ol nature and devoted his life to its study. As an experiment in economical and proper living he built a but on the shore of Waldeu Vond near Concord, and lived there for two years. His description in " TTalden, or Life in the Woods " has endeared him to many admirers. The site of the hut is markedby a cairn of stones constantly added to by visitors to the spot, Thoreau also published many other books, including a volume of poems. During his last years he lived in the old-fashioned dwelling in Con- cord known as the Thoreau-Alcott house, where he died May fi. Ififi?. The Aleott,* ncrupipd the hnnso at a later period. TlIK SCllOIII. UF rUlLOSdl'llV, (U )N(C >ltl >, MASS. Thk Scllou]. was iiistitiiteil by Briiiiwm AU^utt, anil llir iirelhiiiiiaiy iiu'etings were Iielil in the " Oichanl House." The famiius " Hillside Chapel " was erected among the trees of the orchard ailjoining the home of the Alcotts by Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson of New York for the summer meetings of the " Cimcord School of I'hilos- work of Miss Aloott was accomplished in the home of her father, Bronson Alcott the philosopher, known as the " < >rchard house." an old dwelling standing several rods back from the Boston mad at the foot of a pine-crowned slope. Here were written " Little Women," " Little Men,"* and the " Old Fashioned (iirl," all of which attained an immense and international popularit>-. The freshness, naturalness and sympathy of her writings with the feelings and pursuits of boys and girls have endeared Miss Alcott to the children of the world. She died March 6, 1883. RALPH WALDO EMERSON AND HIS CONCORD HOME liAi.ra \\ .vi.iMi E.Mi.i;>t.> \v;i& Ijuiii in Husiuii. .May '.Tj, lso;j. The tixing of hi« reni'. THE OLD MANSE, CONCORD, MASS. This Ani-IEM' Dwelling, erected 17(15. is located u i^liurt disT-ance south of the Old North Bridge. Here lived Ralph M'aUlo Emerson's gramUatlier. the Kev. William Emerson, at the time of the Concord tight. It was later occupied by the Rev. Dr. Ezra Ripley, who married the previous occupant's widow. Ralph Waldo Emerson found a home here for a time, and It was in this house that his first book, '■ Nature. " was written. After the death of Dr. Ripley, Nathaniel Hawthorne and his young bride were tenants from 1842 to 1S4G. The book *' Mosses From an Old Manse," was written in the study on the second floor. Tbo Old Afansi' will iilways be :in objeot of ^■ene^;^tion to the liter.iry pilgrim. It remains in the possessiim of the deseondants of Dr. Rij>h'y. NATHANIKL HAWTHOKNE IN SA MASS. Na rii AMKL Hawthmkm; was born in Salrin, Massaohusi'tls. July 4. isiM. His l)irthi>lace is yet stantiiiit; at 27 Union Strt't't, and lias oluin^iMl but little since the event. During his resilience in Salem as Surveyor of the Port he lived at H Mall Street where he wrote "The Snow Ima^e" and the immortal "Searlet Letter." The liwelling which is said to have furnished the inspiration lor the name of Hawthorne's celebrated work, "The House of Seven Oables," is pointed out to the curious at "4 Turner Street. In isri'j, Hawthorne removed to Concord, Massachusetts, where he had i)revinusly lived for a few years, and jiurchased from the Alcotts the house now known as the •• Wayside." It remained his home until his death. May 10, 1S(VI. ^^^^^^^^^^m<>A. HAWTHORNE'S " WAYSIDE," CONCORD, MASS. The Home of Nathaniel Hawthorne from 1852 until liis rteatli. Previously owned by Bronson Alcott, who lived here with his daughter. Louisa M. Alcott, the author of " Little Men " and " Little Women." On the main structure Hawthorne erected for his study a lar^e, square room called ** The Tower." It was entered through a trap door upon which the author placed his chair, when writing, to secure privacy. Here the " Tanglewood Tales " was prepared for the press. " Septimius Felton," the scene of which was in this house and the time that of the Revolution, was well under way when Hawthorne died in 1.SG4. The house is now occupied hy Mrs. Daniel Lothrop (Margaret Sidney) the author of " Five Little Peppers." SLEEPY HOLLOW CEMETERY, CONCORD, MASS. Si. KKi'v Hoi. I. <>\\ Ckmkteky is located on Bedford Street, Concord. The main entrance i» a short walk from Monument Square. Although comparatively a modern (H'lneteiy, liaviny been purchased by the town in IS-lfi, it attracts the majority of visitor*!. Many of the great writers and philosopherp who brought fame to this remark- able town urt- buried here. The grave of Hawthorm* is niarkt-d by low stcnit-s at cither end bearing his name. Thureau lii's among hi;^ kindred, the spot marked V>y a simple stone. An iiniin-usc boulder of pink quartz with a bronze plate attached rests on the grave of Emerson. The Alcotts lie within a few yards of the others, all on the famous Ridge I'nth. It has been said *' No other spot on earth holds dust mon' precious than does this ' hill-top hearsed with pines.* " •THE WAYSIDE INN," SUDBURY, MASS. This Interesting structuif was Imilt in 1683 by David Howe, and kept as a tavern until 1800. Here tlie poet Longfellow, Thorcau. tlie Alcotts, Hawtliorne, Emerson and other bearers of notable names in American literature, spent their vacations. Longfellow in his " Tales of a Wayside Inn " made the old tavern famous. For many years it was used as a private house and was only re-opened at a comparatively recent date in its origin.Tl character. Its quaint antique turnisliings make it a most interesting- relic of the past. .inllN CKEENLEAF WHITTIKK. JUUTIirLACE AM) RESIDENCE .IniiN (Jhkkm.kaf Whittikk \v:is hoTti ill Haverliill. Hecemlier 17, 18(i7. His parents were Quakers. "While a younj^ man lie waf> lor several years the editor of an aboli- tionist journal, andhis tirst reimtatioet the jiower of exi)ressing in a striking way the latent thought of plain people, and his mature works liecame immensely popular. Oak Knoll, Danvers, where he lived for many years, was the scene of much of his literary labor and is now a shrine to thousands of the i»oet's admirers, He died in September, ISftl*. EliWARl) EVERETT AND BIRTHl'LACE, DORCHESTER, MASS. Edwarii E\ ekett was born in Dorchester. April 11. 17114. He studied theology and became a Unitarian minister, but in a few years left the ministry to accept the professorsliip of fireek at Harvard. Everett entered political life in 1S24 and served in succession as Member of Congress, Governor of Massachusetts, Jlinister to England, National Secretary of State .and United States Senator. He wiis president of Harvard (oik ge for three years. His literary work consists mainly of orations. His great oration, ■■ Washington," delivered throughout the country, netted a large sum toward the purchase of the Mount Vernon property for preservation. "Orations and Speeches." -nefense of Christianity " and ■• Mount Vernon Papers " are the best known of Edwarii Everett's published works. He died .lanuary l."i, I860. LUCY LARCOM AND HOME, LOWKl,!,, MASS Ln V La He MM was Ijiini in Keverl.v, Massauliusetts, in 1820. She was one nf tin- t'enuine daupliters of New Enfrlaml win. Ilr~i iiM.k ihc placis ai tin- Ic.onis ..i tin- l,..»,-ll mills. She worked in the Lawrence Mill and lived in one of the corporation houses yet standing and oceupi.'d l.y mill employes. The little journal, ■■ The Lowell OlFer- intc," puhlishcd liy the mill girls, contained her earliest eontrilmtions to literature. The poems attracted the attention of W hittier. w ho a.ssisted her. and was a faithful friend until his death. She edited •• Our Youuk Kolk.s," a Boston magazine, until it was merged with " St. Nicholas " in 1kT4. Lucy Larcom's piiMishetl works inclmle ■ I'oenis," " An Idyl nf Work." '• As It Is in Heaven " and " The Unseen Friend." She died in Boston in 189.1. ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS WARD AND EARLY HOME, AXDOVER, MASS. Elizaueth Stuakt Pheli's Wakk was born in Boston, Massachusetts. August 31, 1844. The family moved shortly afterward to Andover, Massachusetts. Miss Phelps's education was under the supervision of her father, a noted professor, and the literary faculty was developed early. At twenty she was the author of '' The Gates Ajar," a story of great power, which depicts the problematic experiences of the soul after death. It had an extraordinary sale. In England over one hundred thousand copies were published, and it was translated into tive foreign languages. She was married in 1880, to Herbert D. Ward, a well-known writer of juvenile books, with wlioni she sometimes Cf>Ilnborates. Mrs. Ward has written ]ioenis. ossays, short stories, and ten novels. She now resides in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. ■ ARTEMl'S WARD" AN1> HOME. WATKKFORD, MAINE Chaulks I'AKiiAK UiiitWNE. better kiiuwii as Aiti-mus Ward, was born in the pleasant town of Waterford, Maine. April 'jr., ls;t4. His (luaint and a>totiishin^ hiinmr early attracted admirers* and the popularity of "the j^enial showman" became geiu-ral throujrhnut the Uniti'd States and in Kngland. His success as a humorous li-eturer was instantaneous and his sayings and hooks were widely (juoted. He publislied "Artemus Ward. His Hook" and "Artenuis Ward, His Travels." In lsf.r, he visiied England and delighted the Jlritish audiencesVith genuine Yankee liumor. He even contributed to ■■ I'uiu-h.'' His untimely death at Sonthanipton, Knirland. Mareh il. lSf;T, was sincerely nioui'tu'd on both sitles of the <»ceau. •MARK TWAIN" AND HOME, HARTFORD, CONN. Samuel Langhurxe Clemens (Mark Twain) was born in Hannibal, M issouri, November 30. Is3."i. He liad a village school education, became a printer, and then achieved the ambition of his early life and followed the Mississippi as a pilot. To this experience the world is indebted for some or his best writing. His literary pseudonym is the cry of the leadsman when sounding two fathoms on the river. Another change l)ron;;ht him into newspaper work. As the result of a foreign trip, he published " Innocents Abroad " and earned immediate fame. The permanent home of Mark Tivain is in Hartford, Connecticut, but much of his time has been spent abroad. He has been a prolific writer. His most serious and imaginative work is ■■ The Personal Recollections of .loan of Arc." He is recognized as the first of living humorists. CHAKLES DUDLKY WAKNKHAND HU.VIK, HAKTFOKU, CONN. CiiAKi.i> I>i 1.1. i:\ \Vai;m:i! was born in PhiintleUI, Massachusetts, September 12, 182".). He practiced at the bar in Chicago until 18(j(), wlien he reiiioveil to Hartfonl. Ciinnci-tieiit. to cngaiic in journalism. H is curliest litciary venture was a •• lioc.k nf Elo(iucnee '" compiled for the use of students in schools. Essays, novels and nar- ratives of travel have folh.wed in rapid succession. The luinie of ( harlis Dmiley Warner is especially associateil with some, splendid eililorial work ..ii some great book publications. For uumy years lie has bad charge of an important editorial department of Harper's Magazine. Ilistinishcd literary style is a perfect model for the ambitious tyro to imitate. He lives at his beautiful home in Hartford, actively following his chosen line of work. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE'S HOME. FOREST STREET, HARTFORD, CONN. H.VKKiKT Beeohek Stum e was born in Litolitielcl. Connecticut, .lune 11. 1811. The famous novel, " Uncle Tom's Caliin," publisbed in 1S.W, was written at Brunswick, Maine. The book created a tremendous sensation. Half a million copies were printed in ten years, and it was translated into thirty foreign languages. Written as a protest against the institution of slaverj-, tlie steady demand for tlie work proves that it possesses a permanent interest which lias survived tlie disapjiearance of tlie con- ditions which it antagonized. Mrs. Stowe published in all sixteen volumes, of which •• TUe Pearl of Orr's Island " and "Agnes of Sorrento" were also especially popular. In ISM the family settled in Hartford, Connecticut. The hovise shown in the view was the home of Mrs. Stowe until her death, July 1, 1896. OEOKUE BANCROrX AND HOME, WOKCESTEK. MASS. (iEuio.i; ]>A.N('H