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.

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In the 30-year struggle to abolish slavery, John Greenleaf Whittier played an important role as a poet, as a politician, and as a moral force.

Oct 27, 2024 · John Greenleaf Whittier, American poet and abolitionist who, later in his life, was a household name in England and the United States.

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John Greenleaf Whittier risked his budding career as a successful poet, editor, and politician—and his life—to join the unpopular anti-slavery movement ...

First editions and collections of John Greenleaf Whittier's poems including Snow-Bound and Child Life, offered in various bindings and conditions. Many include ...

Over his 84-year life, Whittier used his ability as a skillful writer to become a political activist and fight for the anti-slavery cause. He loved his family ...

Jul 31, 2023 · John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892), America's “Quaker poet” of freedom, faith and the sentiment of the common people, was born in a Merrimack Valley farmhouse.

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The Complete Poetical Worksof John Greenleaf Whittier Household Edition with one hundred and twenty-two illustrations. Boston and New York