Wayside flowers: original and contributed poems

Arranged by Ellen E Dickinson, Illustrated by Julia C. Emmet

1884, White, Stokes, and Allen, New York

Very scarce early poetry book, only 5 copies copies shown held throughout all worldwide institutions.  A illustrated book of poems by various early poets, scarce work.  Book in good conidition for age, covers split but repaired, buyer to pay $4 shipping.

"John Greenleaf Whittier (December 17, 1807 – September 7, 1892) was an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Frequently listed as one of the Fireside Poets, he was influenced by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Whittier is remembered particularly for his anti-slavery writings as well as his book Snow-Bound. "