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In 1866 he published his most popular work, snowbound, which sold 20,000 copies. The works of john greenleaf whittier, complete kindle. He grew up on the farm in a household with his parents, a brother and two sisters, a maternal aunt and paternal uncle, and a constant flow of. The works of john greenleaf whittier, complete by john greenleaf. The complete poetical works of john greenleaf whittier hardcover january 1, 1892. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. In the early 1880s, he formed close friendships with sarah orne jewett and. Find complete poetical works by whittier, john greenleaf at biblio. The rhyming pattern of his poems varies, with some demonstrating aa, bb, cc, dd patterns, others exhibit a,b,c, b patterns, and some do not rhyme. Whittier s writings comprises his poetical and prose works as rearranged and thoroughly revised by himself or with his cooperation.