Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 78 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Personal Sketches and Tributes Part 2 from Volume VI of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier The funeral of Torrey -- Edward Everett -- Lewis Tappan (1873.) -- Bayard Taylor -- William Ellery Channing -- Death of President Garfield -- Lydia Maria Child -- Oliver Wendell Holmes -- Longfellow -- Old Newbury -- Schoolday remembrances -- Edwin Percy Whipple. This eBook was produced by David Widger "Personal Sketches and Tributes" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of memorial essays and personal reflections, likely written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a tribute to several prominent figures in American history, particularly those involved in the abolitionist movement and other humanitarian efforts. Through these writings, Whittier offers valuable insights into the lives and contributions of these individuals, celebrating their commitments to justice, freedom, and social reform. In this collection, Whittier reflects on the lives and legacies of various notable figures, including Charles T. Torrey, Edward Everett, Lydia Maria Child, and others. He recounts their contributions to the abolitionist cause, their struggles against injustice, and their personal qualities that made them stand out. Each essay pays homage to their sacrifices and achievements, detailing how their unwavering dedication to their principles inspired and shaped the moral landscape of their time. Whittier emphasizes the importance of remembering these figures not just for their historical significance, but for their enduring impact on humanity and the moral imperatives they championed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Biography CT PS Text Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American 102145 2025-07-04T09:10:55.436240 text/html 101966 2025-01-12T17:24:18.025803 text/html 120829 2025-07-04T09:11:00.812212 application/epub+zip 120466 2025-07-04T09:10:58.289218 application/epub+zip 96232 2025-07-04T09:10:57.237271 application/epub+zip 263767 2025-07-04T09:11:02.587198 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250698 2025-07-04T09:11:00.033194 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224611 2022-09-05T04:41:48.347443 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 88688 2025-07-04T09:10:55.212243 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 83962 2021-01-02T06:41:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17841 2025-07-04T09:11:02.704235 application/rdf+xml 17068 2025-07-04T09:10:57.721209 image/jpeg 4104 2025-07-04T09:10:57.478207 image/jpeg 35099 2021-01-02T06:41:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 118566 2025-07-04T09:10:55.445234 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 en.wikipedia