Sketches From Concord And Appledore

Sketches From Concord And Appledore is a collection of essays and sketches 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, Maine. In the first part, Stearns provides a detailed account of his experiences in Concord, a town famous for its literary and intellectual history. He writes about his visits to the homes of famous writers like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott, and discusses their impact on American literature and culture. Stearns also reflects on his own personal experiences in the town, including his interactions with locals and his observations of the natural landscape.In the second part, Stearns turns his attention to Appledore Island, a small island off the coast of Maine where he spent several summers. He describes the island's rugged beauty, its unique flora and fauna, and its history as a haven for artists and writers. Stearns also shares his own experiences living on the island, including his encounters with local fishermen and his explorations of the island's many coves and beaches.Throughout the book, Stearns demonstrates a deep appreciation for the natural world and a keen eye for detail. His writing is both informative and engaging, offering readers a unique glimpse into two of America's most iconic literary and natural landscapes.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.