Specimen days

Description:

Published in 1882, Whitman's uniquely revealing impressions of the people, places, and events of his time, principally the Civil War era and its aftermath, offer a rare excursion into the mind and heart of one of America's greatest poets. His intimate observations and reflections have profoundly deepened understanding of 19th-century American life.

subjects: Diaries,  Civilization,  American Poets,  Juvenile literature,  American Authors,  Poets, biography,  United states, civilization, 19th century,  Whitman, walt, 1819-1892,  History,  Personal narratives,  Hospitals,  Description and travel

People: Walt Whitman (1819-1892)

Places: United States

Times: 19th century