In the arduous three-decade crusade against slavery, John Greenleaf Whittier emerged as a prominent figure, donning multiple hats as a poet, politician, and moral compass. Amidst the fervent ranks of antebellum reformers, Whittier stood out, steering clear of the common pitfall of excessive zeal that often consumed his contemporaries. He distinguished himself through his unwavering commitment to tolerance, a virtue he held dear, nurtured by the poignant lessons from the persecution of his Quaker forebears.
 
While Whittier's life unfolded dramatically, marked by moral, political, and at times, physical clashes, his poetry held an equally profound significance. Indeed, the finest of his poetic works resonated with enduring importance.
 
This book is an anthology of his works with life, notes, index etc and is an Albion Edition