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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 edition. Excerpt: ...know about it. SECTION LXXVI. A DIALOGUE. The Pets. Write in the form of a dialogue what this girl is saying to the large dog, and what he would like to say in reply. SECTION LXXVII. AN EXERCISE IN REPRODUCTION. John G. Whittier. John Greenleaf Whittier was born in Massachusetts in 1807, the same year in which Longfellow was born. Like Longfellow, he was a gentle and good man, and a poet; but, unlike him, he had small opportunities for education, for he lived and worked on a farm until he was eighteen years of age. Whittier attended the district school, and spent two years in an academy. He afterwards taught school a few months; but, until he was well known as a poet, he supported himself mainly by editing newspapers. In 1831 he began to publish his poems. His ballads and descriptions of natural scenery became very popular. You will enjoy reading his poems, especially "Snow-Bound," "Maud Muller," and "Barbara Frietchie." Whittier was in his poetry, as he was in his life, ever brave and manly and helpful. Dr. Holmes said of him, " He was one of the sweetest singers we ever had, or ever shall have." Whittier had great sympathy for the negro slaves, and many of his poems were written about them, to interest the people in their behalf. He lived to see them free, and no one rejoiced more than he when slavery was at an end. Because Whittier was always faithful to the principles and customs of the Society of Friends, he is often called the " Quaker Poet." He died in 1892, nearly eighty-five years old. SECTION LXXVIII. AN EXERCISE IN DESCRIPTION AND NARRATION. The Shipwreck. Describe this picture. Write the story of the shipwreck. SECTION LXXIX. AN INFORMATION LESSON. Coffee. The coffee with which we are familiar is made from the seeds of the coffee...
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