- Additional Authors
- Description
- 120 p., [1] leaf of plates : ill.; 16 cm.
- Alternative Title
- Gift for the children of sorrow
- Subject
- Note
- "Fifth thousand."
- An epistolary biographical sketch by James Cook Richmond of the invalid writer Cynthia Taggart. Includes letters and poems written by Miss Taggart.
- "To the daughters of the late John Jay, who have been eye witnesses of its truths, this little sketch is dedicated by their affectionate friend."--P. [3].
- "Introductory notice ..."--P. [5]-8. This notice appears in the 1841 edition under title "Notice from Rev. Dr. Seabury, from The Churchman of September 12, 1835."
- A letter (p. [108]-115) to the author from his brother, William Richmond, describes the current condition of the Taggart sisters and their Rhode Island cottage. The letter is dated: Richmond Rock, Seconet, Rhode Island, 28th October, 1845.
- A note dated September, 1851 (p. [116]-120), describes the cottage on the Isle of Wight made famous by Legh Richmond in his Dairyman's daughter.
- Reproduction of original from The American Antiquarian Society.
- Sabin no. 71140.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Reproduction (note)
- OCLC
- TGPSM11-B2678
- Author
Richmond, James Cook, 1808-1866.
- Title
The Rhode Island cottage, or, A gift for the children of sorrow [electronic resource] : a narrative of facts / by James Cook Richmond.
- Imprint
New York : Stanford & Swords, 1851.
- Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
- Reproduction
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2011. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
- Local Note
Biography; Women; Religion; Travel.
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- Added Author
Seabury, Samuel, 1801-1872.
Richmond, William.
Richmond, Legh, 1772-1827. Dairyman's daughter.