Thomas Bailey Aldrich: Inspired Poet Of The Piscataqua is a biography written by Samuel Sloan Duryee. The book tells the story of the life and work of Thomas Bailey Aldrich, an American poet, novelist, and editor who lived in the 19th century. Aldrich was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and spent much of his life in the Piscataqua region of New England. The book explores Aldrich's early life and education, including his time at Harvard University. It also covers his literary career, including his work as an editor at The Atlantic Monthly and his relationships with other writers of his time, such as Mark Twain and Henry James. Duryee delves into Aldrich's poetry and prose, including his most famous works like ""The Story of a Bad Boy"" and ""Marjorie Daw."" The book also examines Aldrich's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his struggles with alcoholism. Throughout the book, Duryee provides historical context for Aldrich's life and work, including the social and political events of the time. He also includes excerpts from Aldrich's writing and letters, giving readers a glimpse into the mind of this talented and influential writer. Overall, Thomas Bailey Aldrich: Inspired Poet Of The Piscataqua is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a significant figure in American literature.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.