WHITTIER The Laurel Poetry Series

what would here represents from our past makes him an American figure particular historical interest, not so much for poetry as for politics, but his poetical talents are considerable. His reputation has paid the price which is exacted of extreme popularity. When he died in 1892 pounds and colleges had been named for him, Harvard had given him two honorary degrees and made him an overseer. He lived to see his birthday celebrated in schools like the birthday of George Washington.