Nathaniel Parker Willis

Nathaniel Parker Willis was an American writer and poet born on January 20, 1806, in Portland, Maine. He emerged as a prominent literary figure in the 19th century, celebrated for his keen observations and vivid portrayals of American society. Willis had a unique ability to capture the essence of his time, blending humor and sentiment in his essays and poetry. His work often reflected his experiences as a traveler and his encounters with notable figures, making his writing resonate with readers who appreciated both personal reflection and social commentary.

Love in a Cottage

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 18 recordings of Love in a Cottage by Nathaniel Parker Willis. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for Oct…

Canadian Scenery, Volume 1

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An historical account of the settlement of Upper and Lower Canada, with notes about the indigenous inhabitants of those areas of Eastern Can…

The Belfry Pigeon

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Nathaniel Parker Willis, also known as N. P. Willis, was an American author, poet and editor who worked with several notable American writer…

American Scenery, Vol. 2

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Although the focus of this book is the engravings depicting scenic sites of 19th century America, each is accompanied by a short description…

American Scenery, Vol. 1

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Although the focus of this book is the engravings depicting scenic sites of 19th century America, each is accompanied by a short description…

The Declaration

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Nathaniel Parker Willis is also known as N. P. Willis. He was an American author, poet and editor who worked with several notable American w…