Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879

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Birth 1803-11-14
Death 1879-10-31
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Jacob Abbott (1803-1879) was an American writer of juvenile literature, series and individual books for boys and girls, throughout the 19th century. Congressional clergyman, educator.

From the guide to the Jacob Abbott letter, April 7, 1876, (Ohio University)

American Congregational clergyman, educator, and prolific writer of children's books.

From the guide to the Jacob Abbott letters, 1835-1873, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

American clergyman and author.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Joshua Blanchard, [no year] Saturday, Apr. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270129797

From the description of Autograph letters signed (37) : Farmington, Me., Boston, etc., to Harper & Brothers, 1851 Dec. 4-1856 Sept. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270129834

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