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Josiah Gilbert Holland was an American novelist and poet. He also co-founded and edited Scribners Monthly magazine and wrote hymn lyrics. He hoped to become a physician but began writing and then became the editor of the Springfield Republican newspaper. His published novels were popular during the late nineteenth century. Holland also wrote a biography of Abraham Lincoln after his assassination.
Josiah Gilbert Holland was an American novelist and poet. He also co-founded and edited Scribners Monthly magazine and wrote hymn lyrics. He hoped to become a physician but began writing and then became the editor of the Springfield Republican newspaper. His published novels were popular during the late nineteenth century. Holland also wrote a biography of Abraham Lincoln after his assassination.
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Title: | Letter from Josiah Gilbert Holland |
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Description: | In a long letter Holland discusses the publication of his works for the British public in light of his success in America. He refers to his poetical work 'Kathrina' ('Kathrina her life and mine in a poem' first published in 1867) and outlines how he would like it to be published and promoted in Great Britain. |
Address: | Rome |
Letter dated: | 05-02-1869 |
Physical description: | Sampson Low Letters, Volume 1, 6 pages |
Type of letter: | Discussion of work published or forthcoming, including copyright |
Key works mentioned: | Kathrina her life and mine in a poem; Bitter-Sweet |
Rights statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
Restrictions on use: | No further use without permission. Contact university-archive@open.ac.uk |
Image rights: | Public domain. Digitised by Cornell University |
Identifier: | SL_82 |