James Playsted Wood

Describes the role of Concord, Massachusetts, in the history of the nation through portraits of her famous citizens and early settlers.

A biography of the Scotsman who was sportsman, sailor, soldier, physician and historian as well as creator of the modern detective story and the best known detective.

A biography of a forthright individualist of nineteenth century America who lived his life as he saw fit, and bequeathed his ideas and ideals to all those who wished to follow him.

Review of: Centennial ed. of Little women / with a new introd. by Cornelia Meigs; Alcott centennial ed. of Invincible Louisa / by Cornelia Meigs; Glimpses of Louisa : a centennial sampling of the best short stories; and We Alcotts / Aileen Fisher and Olive Rabe.