"Among the numerous diaries published recently as scholars probe women’s history, Farnsworth’s is a real find." —Sally Mitchell"The publication now of books like Martha Farnsworth’s has contributed to
A comprehensive examination of the significance of women in Melville’s life and workThe twelve new essays in this collection extend the interest in Melville and women evident in recent scholarship, bi
When Washington Irving first published this collection of essays, sketches, and tales--originally entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.--readers greeted it with enthusiasm
