""Thomas Bailey Aldrich: Inspired Poet Of The Piscataqua"" by Samuel Sloan Duryee is a biography of the American poet Thomas Bailey Aldrich. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Aldrich's life, from his childhood in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to his rise as a prominent literary figure in the late 19th century. Duryee explores Aldrich's early years, his education, and his early career as a journalist, before delving into his work as a poet and editor. The book also examines Aldrich's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his friendships with other prominent literary figures of the time, such as Mark Twain and Henry James. Through meticulous research and analysis, Duryee paints a vivid portrait of Aldrich's life and work, and provides valuable insights into the literary and cultural landscape of the late 19th century. Overall, ""Thomas Bailey Aldrich: Inspired Poet Of The Piscataqua"" is a compelling and informative biography that will appeal to anyone interested in American literature and history.Prepared For The Newcomen Society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.