John Greenleaf Whittier was an important American poet and abolitionist in the 19th century. In this biography, Sherwin Cody provides young readers with an engaging introduction to Whittier's life and work. The book includes Whittier's most famous poems and places them in the context of his life and times. A wonderful resource for young readers interested in American poetry and history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...