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Appletons' Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Volume I, Aaron-Crandall

"Appletons' Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Volume I, Aaron-Crandall." In Appletons' Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Volume I, Aaron-Crandall, edited by Wilson, James Grant and John Fiske. New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1888.
Type
book
Genre
biography
People Mentioned in this Work
Aldrich, Thomas [pages: 43(ill.)]

Although mentioning his position as editor for Home Journal in 1856, this biography neglects his conritbution to the Saturday Press. This biography leaves a gap, citing then his work with Every Saturday, Boston, beginning in 1870.

Andrews, Stephen [pages: 76]

Appleton cites Andrews' work as an abolitionist, his interest in phonography, and his theory of "Integralism."

Arnold, George [pages: 96]

During the Civil War, Appelton mentions that Arnold was stationed in Staten Island.

Benton, Joel [pages: 240]

Cited as a valueable Emerson scholar, particularly following the poet's death.

Brady, James [pages: 354]
Briggs, Charles [pages: 374, 375(ill.)]

Appleton notes the body of Briggs' work as being humorous and dealing with life in New York.

Bristed, Charles [pages: 379(ill.)]

Writing about various topics, ranging from clasical literature to mundane observations, Bristed published under the nom de plume "Carl Benson."

Brougham, John [pages: 391]

Left New York for London in 1860 and did not return to America until 1865 in a piece preformed at the Winter Garden theater.

Burroughs, John [pages: 470]

Omitting his time in New York, Appleton mentions Burroughs' work with the treasury department in 1864 and his position as receiver for Wallkill national bank.

Butler, William [pages: 477(ill.)]

Betwen 1858 and 1862, Butler published three major poems: "Two Millions," "The Bible be Itself," and "Martin Van Buren."

Church, William [pages: 613]

Church received the rank of captain in the US Volunteers in 1862 and, later, was promoted to lieutenant-colonel on March 11, 1865.

Congdon, Charles [pages: 706]

During his time at the Tribune, he is noted for having contributed to numerous other journals and periodicals.

Appleton lists Curtis as a chief contributor to his publication.

Emerson, Ralph [pages: 240]

Benton was considered a valuable Emerson scholar, particularly following the poet's death.

Appleton lists Stedman as a chief contributor to his publication

Appleton lists Stoddard as a chief contributor to his publication

Twain, Mark [pages: 648-649, 648(ill.)]

While mining for gold in Nevada, Twain became the editor for the Virginia City "Enterprise" in 1862.

Ward, Artemus [pages: 412-413]

In 1862, Browne travelled to California and Utah to gather material for what would later become his humorist depiction of Mormon life. These sketches soon gained tremedous popularity.

Appleton lists Winter as a chief contributor to his publication