Project Gutenberg
2012-02-17
Public domain in the USA.
331
Wolfe, Theodore F. (Theodore Frelinghuysen)
1847
1915
43039716
Literary Shrines: The Haunts of Some Famous American Authors
E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org)
"Literary Shrines: The Haunts of Some Famous American Authors" by Theodore F. Wolfe is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the life and landscapes associated with notable American authors, particularly those linked to Concord, Massachusetts, where writers like Emerson, Hawthorne, and Thoreau found inspiration. It serves as a guide for literary pilgrims looking to connect with the places that shaped the thoughts and writings of these iconic figures. At the start of the book, Wolfe sets the tone for an engaging literary pilgrimage to the historical village of Concord. He vividly describes the town's quaint charm and its significance as a gathering place for many distinguished authors. Wolfe recalls his personal experiences visiting their homes, sharing poignant anecdotes about how the environment influenced their creative processes and personal lives. The first chapter establishes Concord not just as a physical location but as a spiritual sanctuary for creative minds, making it a must-visit for literature enthusiasts seeking deeper insight into American literary history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/38889/38889-h/images/title.jpg
Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
en
Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 -- Homes and haunts
Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- Massachusetts -- Concord
Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- Massachusetts -- Boston
Literary landmarks -- Massachusetts
Concord (Mass.) -- Intellectual life
Boston (Mass.) -- Intellectual life
Berkshire County (Mass.) -- Intellectual life
Massachusetts -- Intellectual life
PS
Text
Category: Travel Writing
Category: American Literature
318458
2025-08-15T15:59:45.002428
text/html
315266
2012-02-17T00:13:11
text/html
922261
2025-08-15T15:59:54.056511
application/epub+zip
927264
2025-08-15T15:59:49.023441
application/epub+zip
229783
2025-08-15T15:59:47.499431
application/epub+zip
1208659
2025-08-15T15:59:57.468377
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
1179522
2025-08-15T15:59:52.906420
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
359306
2022-09-17T17:18:00.118559
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
268347
2025-08-15T15:59:44.166472
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
267916
2012-02-17T00:08:58
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
267926
2012-02-17T00:08:58
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
21979
2025-08-15T15:59:57.614397
application/rdf+xml
25832
2025-08-15T15:59:48.022432
image/jpeg
4958
2025-08-15T15:59:47.760413
image/jpeg
106308
2012-02-17T00:08:58
application/octet-stream
application/zip
1902281
2012-02-17T00:19:38
application/octet-stream
application/zip
106269
2012-02-17T00:08:58
application/octet-stream
application/zip
2062457
2025-08-15T15:59:45.051449
application/octet-stream
application/zip
Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at
https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog