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The gilding has minor wear on upper and bottom corner pages and a few small scratches elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUNCLE TOM'S CABIN (1852) by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a groundbreaking anti-slavery novel that stirred the conscience of a nation. It tells the story of Uncle Tom, a deeply faithful and compassionate enslaved man, whose life is shaped by the cruelty and injustice of slavery. 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Rooted in the New England tradition, his works reflect deep moral conviction and pastoral beauty. Whittier's poetry, including Snow-Bound: A Winter Idyl and Voices of Freedom, celebrates rural life, faith, and the fight against slavery. A founding figure of American literary activism, he used verse to inspire change, blending simplicity with profound emotional depth. His complete works remain a testament to his belief in equality and the enduring power of poetry to shape hearts and minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 7-volume set explores the writings of Whittier's lifetime, including poems, essays, and narratives. All seven books are intact and in good shape. The spines are sound with some minor rubbing and scuffing. No writing or staining. The gilding on the top fore edges of the books still has a beautiful sheen. There is no visible sign of gilding on the front and bottom edges. Volume II of his poetical works has a couple of marks from tape being removed from the cover. 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No writing or markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Greenleaf Whittier (1807–1892) was a Quaker poet, abolitionist, and one of the most beloved voices of 19th-century American literature. Rooted in faith, simplicity, and a deep moral conscience, his poetry blended lyrical beauty with social conviction. A fierce advocate for the end of slavery, Whittier used his pen to stir hearts and challenge injustice, writing poems that were both politically urgent and spiritually grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis most enduring work, \"Snow-Bound: A Winter Idyl\", celebrates family, memory, and the quiet strength of rural life, offering a nostalgic portrait of New England hearth and home. Whittier’s verse often reflected the seasons, nature, and the enduring values of kindness, humility, and peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*****Want to learn more about John Greenleaf Whittier? 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The story is rich with quiet hope, showing how knowledge, perseverance, and kindness can open doors that once seemed firmly shut. Wrapped in birdsong, moonlit water, and hard-earned joy, it’s a tender reminder that growth often begins in overlooked places, and that believing in yourself can transform both a life and the landscape around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION OF BOOK: The binding is loosening and the inside of the front and back cover is cracking, but the book is still intact. The top of the spine is torn. There is a date inscribed on the inside of the book cover (July 13, 1913) and some numbers written in pencil; otherwise the pages are clean and unmarked. 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It's obviously the most used volume of the set and has the most wear and tear. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Little Men\" is cracked along the inside of the front cover at the title page but it is still intact. The title page is completely loose but present in the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jo's Boys\" is cracked on the inside of the front cover, loose title page, but the book is intact. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Eight Cousins\" is cracked on the inside of the front cover, but still intact. The spine is loosening. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Under the Lilacs\" ha a cracked front cover but still intact. 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