Project Gutenberg 2012-09-30 Public domain in the USA. 212 Parsons, Francis 1871 1937 23005680 The Friendly Club and Other Portraits The friendly club -- The mystery of the Bell tavern -- The Hemans of America -- Whom the gods love -- An eccentric visitor -- Who was Peter Parley? -- A preacher of the gospel -- A friend of Lincoln -- Our Battle Laureate -- The temple of the muses -- The friend of youth -- The Christmas party -- The fabric of a dream -- The quiet life. Produced by Emmy, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Friendly Club and Other Portraits" by Francis Parsons is a collection of essays likely written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on notable figures in American literary history, particularly those associated with the literary group known as the Hartford Wits, who flourished in the late 18th century. With particular emphasis on the literary contributions of figures like Joel Barlow and John Trumbull, the work offers an engaging exploration of their interactions, aspirations, and the context of their creations. At the start of the book, the author introduces the concept of the "Friendly Club," a gathering of poets and intellectuals in early New England. Through vivid descriptions of their personalities and literary endeavors, Parsons paints a picture of these individuals' lives and friendships, including their creative struggles and ambitions. Notable members such as Barlow, Trumbull, and Colonel Humphreys are discussed, highlighting their contributions to literature and social commentary. The opening effectively sets the scene for a deeper exploration of these characters, delving into their passions, societal challenges, and the cultural backdrop of the American Revolution that shaped their work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Authors, American Hartford (Conn.) -- Biography F001 PS Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - American Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American 258109 2025-06-16T15:18:59.230175 text/html 257860 2012-09-29T21:26:26 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1203772 2025-06-16T15:19:09.223081 application/epub+zip 1206574 2025-06-16T15:19:03.602158 application/epub+zip 201243 2025-06-16T15:19:01.487127 application/epub+zip 880417 2025-06-16T15:19:12.939124 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 848184 2025-06-16T15:19:07.569098 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 328052 2022-09-18T17:17:03.660583 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 223870 2023-09-18T04:01:14.124329 text/plain 16113 2025-06-16T15:19:13.095088 application/rdf+xml 16295 2025-06-16T15:19:02.088117 image/jpeg 3883 2025-06-16T15:19:01.786123 image/jpeg 1451668 2025-06-16T15:18:59.309144 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