Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860
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Samuel Griswold Goodrich (1793-1860) wrote a popular and widely imitated series of educational works for children under the pen name of Peter Parley. His intent was to provide an alternative to the British biases of 19th-century schoolroom texts and the questionable morals of nursery rhymes. He also created two children's magazines, Merry's Museum and Parley's Magazine, as well as an annual gift book, The Token. Goodrich served in the Massachusetts legislature in 1837 and held the post of U.S. consul at Paris from 1851 to 1853.
From the guide to the Samuel G. Goodrich Collection, 1812-1972, 1820-1860, (Amherst College Archives and Special Collections)
From the description of Goodrich collection, 1812-1972 (bulk 1820-1860). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 53378410
American publisher; editor; author of children's books; memorist; publisher of the magazine, "The Token" (1828-1842), Peter Parley series of books, and "Parley's Magazine" (1833-1844).
From the description of Letters of Samuel Griswold Goodrich, 1822-1856. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 34689934
From the description of Letters of Samuel Griswold Goodrich [manuscript], 1822-1856. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647877815
American author.
From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to the Rev. John Pierpont, 1847 Mar. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269577184
From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to J.H. Jenks, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269575169
From the description of Autograph letters signed (8) : Paris and Florence, to Harper & Brothers, 1853 Nov. 12-1854 Dec. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269590586
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Subjects:
- American literature
- Publishers and publishing
- Authors and publishers
- Autographs
- Children's literature, American
- Coinage
- Copyright
- Political oratory
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- Massachusetts (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Massachusetts (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
