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