Sketches From Concord And Appledore - Paperback

Sketches From Concord And Appledore is a collection of essays written by Frank Preston Stearns. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Concord, Massachusetts, and the second part on Appledore Island, off the coast of Maine. In the first section, Stearns writes about the history of Concord, including its role in the American Revolution and its famous residents, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott. He also provides a detailed description of the town and its surrounding countryside, including the Concord River and Walden Pond.The second section of the book focuses on Appledore Island, where Stearns spent many summers. He writes about the island's natural beauty, including its rocky coastline and abundant wildlife. He also describes the artists and writers who visited the island, such as Celia Thaxter and Childe Hassam, and their influence on the island's culture.Throughout the book, Stearns provides a personal perspective on these two locations, sharing his own experiences and observations. His writing is descriptive and poetic, painting vivid pictures of the landscapes and people he encounters. Sketches From Concord And Appledore is a beautiful tribute to two iconic American locations, and a must-read for anyone interested in their history and culture.This is not saying too much, but if anything too little. Since the time of the early Christians there was never a more pure-minded and loyal-hearted congregation than that which was gathered at Brook Farm. They were really the best society of the day. George Ripley himself, one of the finest scholars and most agreeable writers of that time, afterwards found his right place as literary editor of the New York Tribune, where for twenty-five years he disseminated the knowledge of the best thought and literature broadcast over the land.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.