Old Portraits And Modern Sketches

""Old Portraits and Modern Sketches"" is a collection of essays and sketches written by the American poet and abolitionist, John Greenleaf Whittier. The book was first published in 1850 and contains a series of biographical sketches of historical figures such as William Penn, John Woolman, and Lydia Maria Child. The essays also explore contemporary issues such as the abolition of slavery, women's rights, and temperance. Whittier's writing is characterized by his moral and social conscience, and he uses his literary skills to advocate for social justice and human rights. The book provides a glimpse into the social and political climate of mid-19th century America and offers insight into the mind of one of the era's most influential writers.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.