The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier, Complete

INTRODUCTION

The edition of my poems published in 1857 contained the following note by way of preface:--

"In these volumes, for the first time, a complete collection of my poetical writings has been made. While it is satisfactory to know that these scattered children of my brain have found a home, I cannot but regret that I have been unable, by reason of illness, to give ...