Whittier-Land: A Handbook of North Essex, Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier Never Before Collected.

Whittier-Land: A Handbook of North Essex, written by Samuel T. Pickard and first published in 1841, serves as a guide to the life and surroundings of poet John Greenleaf Whittier. The book details Whittier's ancestry, birthplace, and significant locations in Essex County, Massachusetts, that inspired his poetry. It includes anecdotes from Whittier's youth and several previously unpublished poems, highlighting his character and sense of humor. This work caters to tourists visiting Whittier's homesteads and literary landmarks, preserving his memory and connection to the Merrimac Valley.