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This is part of a series of articles about obscure 19th century authors. I hope to revise and expand them over time. This post was first published on June 21, 2026. A portrait of Anne Maria Mitchel…

This is part of a series of short biographies. I hope to continue to revise and expand them. This article was initially posted on June 18, 2026. One of my most inspiring research subjects is a man …

For the past few years, I’ve been deeply interested in the literary career of Anne Maria Mitchell Payne (1847-1929). I’m primarily focused on her books for freed people, but I have explored all of …

Content note: this article mentions the death of a child and includes an illustration of a grave from 1862. This is the first in a series of articles about obscure 19th century authors. I hope to r…

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As you may have already surmised, I have been almost completely consumed by my attempts to trace the reuse of illustrations around the world between 1860 and 1880. This post will explore a unique s…