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100 1 _aWhittier, John Greenleaf,
_d1807-1892
245 1 0 _aOld Portraits and Modern Sketches :
_bPart 1 from Volume VI of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-12-01
505 0 _aThomas Ellwood -- James Nayler -- Andrew Marvell -- John Roberts -- Samuel Hopkins -- Richard Baxter -- William Leggett -- Nathaniel Peabody Rogers -- Robert Dinsmore -- Placido, the Slave Poet (1845).
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _a"Old Portraits and Modern Sketches" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of personal sketches and historical writings, likely composed in the mid-19th century. The text delves into illuminating the lives of notable historical figures, as well as reflecting on significant events and social issues, presenting a blend of biography and history that aims to inspire and inform readers about the past. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a style that is both reverent and reflective, using John Bunyan's life as a poignant entry point. Whittier captures the essence of Bunyan's character, recounting his struggles against despair and temptation, alongside the impact of his literary work, notably "Pilgrim’s Progress." The narrative reveals Bunyan’s tumultuous journey from a reckless youth to a profound figure of faith, highlighting his unwavering quest for truth in the face of hardship, all of which sets a profound tone for the collection's exploration of influential lives and ideas that have shaped society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBiography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9591
999 _c51284
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