This book is a delightful collection of sketches and essays on the people and places of Concord and Appledore in the late 1800s. With colorful anecdotes and insightful commentary, Stearns provides a unique perspective on some of the most important literati of his time. A must-read for anyone interested in the intellectual and cultural history of New England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part...