The book pretends to claim no literary merit; it is merely an humble and affectionate tribute, not alone to the great poet, but to the cherished friend. BLANCHE ROOSEVELT MACCHETTA.
NEW YORK, April, 1882.
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.-Cambridge.-The Home of the Poet, H. W. Longfellow.-Entrance to his House.— Longfellow follows the Custom of the Ancients. -Reception by the Poet.-Introduction to the famous Study.-The beauty of the House.-- The Craigie Mansion, once Washington's Head- quarters.-Lady Washington's Room. - The Portraits.-Tintoretto and David.-A Re-
CHAPTER V. A morning Occupation.-The Pro- fessor an early Riser.—The Ceremony used by the Family towards each other.-A Family Party at Table, and General Conversation on the Terrace.—The Poet's Letters.—His Hand-
CHAPTER VI.-Longfellow Speaks of Poetical In- fluence.-The Works he never Reads.-Sketch and his Opinion of Alfred de Musset, the French Poet." A God-given Talent put to bad Uses." -Longfellow not Willing to lie awake at Night