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

The volume guides visitors through the North Essex landscape associated with John Greenleaf Whittier, describing his Haverhill birthplace, Amesbury home, and the local sites evoked in his poems. It combines topographical descriptions, biographical anecdotes, and contextual notes that identify persons, places, and rural landmarks mentioned in specific poems. Illustrated with maps, photographs, and sketches, the handbook also includes a chapter examining the poet's sense of humor and a selection of previously uncollected verses. Footnotes and an index provide reference detail, and the author signals an aim to inform visitors and help preserve the homes and sites described.